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The Shadow of Camelot - Shadows of the Past 6
Age Groups: 8-11
Formats: Ebook, Paperback
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“A Lion from the future will come to save the Bear,
Accompanied by children, three – one dark, the others fair…”
Who are the Lion and the Bear mentioned in this ancient prophecy? The answer lies in the mythical kingdom of Camelot.
Another thrilling adventure awaits time-travelling twins Jemima and Joe Lancelot, their best friend Charlie, and Tonkinese cat Max, when they journey into the past to uncover the truth behind the legend of King Arthur.
Reviews
Literary Classics Book Awards
In her newest book in the dynamic Shadows from the Past series, author Wendy Leighton-Porter continues to deliver exceptional literature for a youth audience. With exciting plots and historically relevant scenarios, Joe and Jemima enchant young readers with their thrilling adventures. In this book, The Shadow of Camelot, we are introduced to the idealistic land of Camelot, with King Arthur and Merlin the Magician taking center stage along with a cast of other interesting characters of lore and legend. Young audiences are sure to delight in this tale, replete with magic and prophecies, which is sure to engage even the most reluctant reader. Recommended for home and school libraries, The Shadow of Camelot has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.
Readers' Favorite Book Reviews
The Shadow of Camelot by Wendy Leighton-Porter continues the time traveling adventures of Joe, Jemima, Charlie, and Max the cat. This time they travel back to Camelot because they were called by Merlin the Magician. Merlin was trying to understand a prophecy about an event that would save King Arthur from the Saxon invaders. Max, the cat, plays a role in this adventure because he retrieves Excalibur for King Arthur after the children discover that it is magic. The sword was owned by Arthur’s enemy, the Saxon king, Aelle. The two cats in the story, Midnight and Max, sneak into the Aelle’s tent and drag the sword away so they can hide it in the bushes. Because they have gold magic owl charms, the children can understand Arthur and the Saxons, as well as Max the cat. This tale combines many of the Arthurian legends that have been handed down. It is a charming retelling by blending the stories together.
I enjoyed the story. I found the use of history, myth and legend to be entertaining. This is not the Disney version, but it is a ripping good tale. The descriptions advance the story which is well plotted. The dialogue is realistic and believable, even coming from a man from Gaul, Lancelot, who turns out to be a relative of Joe and Jemima. I love the part that Max plays. He gives the Britons instructions on winning the battle by painting a face of a cat on their shields. Arthur won the Battle of Badon without any fighting because King Aelle was so afraid of the cats on the shields. It was very entertaining. A five-star read.
Awards
Literary Classics Book Awards - Gold Award for best Middle Grade Folklore Fiction
Oct 23rd, 2019
Literary Classics Book Awards - Silver Award for best Middle Grade Historical Fiction
Oct 23rd, 2019