Arthur, High King of Britain vs The Sword in the Tree: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction, Fiction
Arthur, High King of Britain
A twelve-year-old boy comes across Arthur Pendragon, who has just awakened from his long sleep beneath the earth, and hears from him some of the exciting stories of his past.
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The Sword in the Tree
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…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Sword in the Tree is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 4 for Arthur, High King of Britain.
- The Sword in the Tree has the widest readership — 15 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Arthur, High King of Britain | The Sword in the Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (3) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (15) |
Reception
| Arthur, High King of Britain | The Sword in the Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 15 |
| Editions | 16 | 14 |
| Citations | 11 | — |
| Pages | 259 | 103 |