Published 2004 by orion childrens books first published 2000. Kevin crossleyholland the seeing stone book 1 photo by. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Just as he so brilliantly did in the seeing stone, kevin crossleyholland weaves arthurian legend with everyday medieval life in the unforgettable story of one heros coming of age. The green children by kevin crossleyholland 6 editions first published in 1966.
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Crossley holland s book the seeing stone won the guardian childrens fiction award, the smarties prize bronze medal, and the tir na nog award. Winner of the 2001 guardian childrens fiction award and shortlisted for the 2000 whitbread childrens book of the year, the seeing stone is the first instalment in kevin crossley holland s arthur trilogy. The way it is written is from arthurs point of view, and the broken up chapters, that sometimes dont seem to link together, feel almost like diary entries. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. Just recently i read the harry potter series and since then have been waiting for another series of its quality and detail to come out, and this book completely went up to and over the level that harry potter was written at. The seeing stone by kevin crossleyholland goodreads. The seeing stone the arthur trilogy, book 1 the arthur trilogy by kevin crossleyholland author michael maloney narrator. The seeing stone arthur trilogy, book 1 arthur trilogy by kevin crossleyholland. Kevin crossley holland is a wellknown poet, a prizewinning childrens author, and a translator. Buy this book in this first volume of a planned arthur. The green children by kevin crossley holland 6 editions first published in 1966. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Sometimes, when im standing on the top, i fill my lungs with air and i shout. Of all the characters in the seeing stone and at the crossingplaces, it is gatty the village girl steadfast, forthright, innocent and wise who has won the hearts of readers.
In great britain, this first volume in a projected arthurian trilogy was shortlisted for the whitbread award, the guardian childrens book prize, and won the bronze medal, smarties prize. It is an enthralling story of secrets and mysteries in the life of young arthur caldicot, who discovers his namesake, the boy king arthur, in his seeing. The novel the seeing stone arthur trilogy, book oneby kevin crossley holland was one of the most amazing that i have ever read. Download free arthur the seeing stone book in pdf and epub free download. The seeing stone is a brilliant new take on the legends of king arthur. He has collaborated with composers nicola lefanu the green children and the wildman, rupert bawden the sailors tale, sir arthur bliss, william mathias. Kevin crossleyhollands the seeing stone creates a real world whose people you will remember a lifetime, says anne fine, introducing our recommendations for young readers. Set in the welsh marches in the year 1199, the seeing stone is a uniquely contemporary take on the arthurian legends.
Third in the arthur trilogy, king of the middle march by kevin crossleyholland begins amidst attempts to launch a european crusade against the saracens. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 338 pages and is available in paperback format. In late twelfthcentury england, a thirteenyearold boy named arthur recounts how merlin gives him a magical stone which shows him images of the legendary king arthur, the events of whose life seem to parallel his own. One day his fathers friend merlin gives him a shining black stone a seeing. His many notable books for adults and children include poetry, classic retellings and anthologies. Kevin crossley holland s the seeing stone creates a real world whose people you will remember a lifetime, says anne fine, introducing our recommendations for young readers. Seeing stone arthur trilogy, book one 9780439263276. Crossley holland has translated beowulf and the exeter book of riddles from the anglosaxon. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Kevin crossleyholland won the carnegie medal in 1985 for storm. Crossleyholland has done it and i am so, so jealous.
His best known work is probably the arthur trilogy 20002003, for which he won the guardian prize and other recognition crossleyholland and his 1985 novella storm won the annual carnegie medal from the library association, recognising the years outstanding childrens book by. Young arthurwho views the actions of the legendary king through the magic stone of the launch title, the seeing stonestruggles to understand why saracens are sworn enemies and to deal with. Crossleyhollands book the seeing stone won the guardian childrens fiction award, the smarties prize bronze medal, and the tir na nog award. Kevin crossleyholland spins an enchanting tale of magic and mystery in the seeing stone, the first book in a planned trilogy based on arthurian legend. The novel the seeing stone arthur trilogy, book one by kevin crossleyholland was one of the most amazing that i have ever read. Oct 01, 2001 in great britain, this first volume in a projected arthurian trilogy was shortlisted for the whitbread award, the guardian childrens book prize, and won the bronze medal, smarties prize. Book 1 arthur trilogy kindle edition by kevin crossleyholland author 4.
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Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For the first time, an adult edition of the first book in this prizewinning trilogy about medieval life and arthurian magic. At the heart of arthurian legend lies a magnetic dream. And meanwhile, his fathers old friend, merlin, gives him a precious piece of stone a seeingstone. The seeing stone transports listeners to medieval england. Winner of the 2001 guardian childrens fiction award and shortlisted for the 2000 whitbread childrens book of the year, the seeing stone is the first instalment in kevin crossleyhollands arthur trilogy. The novel the seeing stone arthur trilogy, book oneby kevin crossleyholland was one of the most amazing that i have ever read. Crossleyholland has translated beowulf and the exeter book of riddles from the anglosaxon. One day his fathers friend merlin gives him a shining black stone. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Discussion guide to the arthur trilogy the seeing stone, at the crossing places, and king of the middle march by kevin crossley holland introduction to the series the legendary stories of king arthur and his knights of the round table have captured the imagination of countless generations, circulating first in medieval oral tradition and manuscripts and later as one of the first books ever to. The seeing stone is a childrens novel, and as such, has extremely short chapters, sometimes only 1 page long in places. Jan 01, 2010 kevin crossley holland is a wellknown poet, a prizewinning childrens author, and a translator.
The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by kevin crossley holland. In late twelfthcentury england, a thirteenyearold boy named arthur recounts how merlin gives him a magical seeing stone which shows him images of the legendary king arthur, the events of whose life seem to have many parallels to his own. To ask other readers questions about the seeing stone, please sign up. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Thats how i came to discover the joys of kevin crossley holland s marvellous arthur trilogy, starting with the seeing stone, later followed in my last job there was a superb library with an exemplary librarian, blessed with a generous budget, so there was always an exciting shelf on the library counter with new books displayed on it. Deep scholarship, high imagination, and great gifts of storytelling have gone into this.
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He has written and presented many bbc radio programmes and is a frequent speaker at schools and libraries. The seeing stone, is a historical novel for children or young adults, written by kevin crossleyholland and published by orion in 2000, the first book of the socalled arthur trilogy 2000 to 2003. Book 1 arthur trilogy kindle edition by kevin crossley holland author 4. Download the field guide the seeing stone lucindas secret the ironwood tree the wrath of mulgarath and read the field guide the seeing stone lucindas secret the ironwood tree the wrath of mulgarath online books in format pdf. In 100 short chapters that brilliantly evoke life in a medieval manor, stories of the boy king arthur begin to echo and anticipate the secrets. Kevin crossleyholland is a wellknown poet and prizewinning author for children. Just recently i read the harry potter series and since then have been waiting for another series of its quality and detail to come out, and this book completely went up to and over the level that harry potter was. The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by kevin crossleyholland. The seeing stone by kevin crossleyholland 9780752844299. The trilogy has won critical acclaim and been translated into twentyfive languages. Photobucket uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.