The Wizard and the Future King

Before he became a king before he wielded the sword in the stone Arthur was a boy with a wizard for a teacher. He dreamed of knighthood never knowing he was destined for something greater. He had no idea of the magic that would one day place the fate of a kingdom in his hands and place the weight of a crown upon his head. This is the tale of the boy who was destined for greatness long before he became the legendary King Arthur. Discover the ancient legends that have been told for over a thousand years and learn how history and myth come together in the story of King Arthur. Embark on a magical journey with your young reader as you explore the boyhood of this famous British king enriched with historical insights and educational moments along the way. . Photographs of real-world locations significant in Arthurian legend form the backdrop of illustrations that play out the traditional story. This story has all the elements of the traditional Arthurian tale: swords and sorcery Merlin Morgana and Camelot. Was King Arthur real? Read and decide for yourself. Lexile Measure: 560L (3rd Grade). Our Leveled Readers feature a helpful dual rating system: Reading Levels:A) Read With Me: Simple text for child deeper text for educatorsB) I Love Reading: Stories to be enjoyed with independenceTheme Levels:1) Simple gentle fascinating stories2) Engaging story with mild story violence and/or conflict themes3) High interest story with dynamic language and moderate violence and/or conflict themesThis title is an A3