The Sword in the Tree
by Clyde Robert Bulla
Taste attributes: familyadventuremyth/fairytalehistoricalwholesomeimaginarylinearemotive & stirringrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphsall consuming quest
Boxlist takeA wholesome family novel that is stylised and stirring. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.8 / 5
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About This Book
After his father is reported dead and his wicked uncle takes over the castle, eleven-year-old Shan hides his father's precious sword and, after escaping with his mother, makes his way to King Arthur's court to seek help in winning back his inheritance.
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- Author
- Clyde Robert Bulla
- Published
- 1956
- Pages
- 103
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- Open Library
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