Arthur, High King of Britain is a children’s and young adult retelling of the legends of King Arthur, written by Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Michael Foreman. The story begins with a boy trapped on a sandbank as the tide rises, and moves into a legendary world when he wakes beside an old man who reveals the stories of Arthur, Camelot, the Knights of the Round Table, magic, loyalty and betrayal. Through the frame of a modern child listening to an ancient king, the book turns myth into a personal encounter with courage, leadership, friendship and the cost of choices made in moments of danger. It is suited to readers drawn to British legends, historical fantasy and adventure stories, while leaving open the question of how stories from the past continue to shape the way a young reader understands honour and survival.
Author: Michael Morpurgo