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Synopsis
It has been fortold: In the hour of Britain's greatest need, King Arthur will return to rescue his people.In Portugal, the reprobate King Edward the Ninth has died by his own hand.In England, a dark scenario conceived by the power-hungry Prime Minister, Thomas Waring, is about to be realized: the total destruction of the British monarchy in the twenty-first century.And in the Scottish Highlands, a mystical emissary named Mr. Embries—better known as "Merlin"—informs a young captain that he is next in line to occupy the throne. For James Arthur Stuart is not the commoner he has always believed himself to be—he is Arthur, the legendary King of Summer, reborn. But the road to England's salvation is rocky and dangerous, with powerful waiting to ambush: Waring and his ruthless political machine...and the agents of an ancient, far more potent evil. For Arthur is not the only one who has returned from the mists of legend. And Merlin's magic is not the only sorcery that has survived the centuries.
Is Avalon: The Return of King Arthur appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Parents should know this book contains political conspiracy themes, references to suicide, and moderate fantasy violence with ancient sorcery. The story deals with mature political themes but is not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include suicide, death, and political violence (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to this modern reimagining of King Arthur where an ordinary soldier discovers he's the legendary king reborn and must save Britain from political evil.