18 books like Guinevere

What to read after Guinevere — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

The Dispossessed Ursula K. Le Guin · 1974 · ★ 4.3 · 352p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this dangerous task will mean giving up his family and possibly his life. Shevek must make the unprecedented journey to the planet, Anarres, to challenge… Shares: Community pick

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table Roger Lancelyn Green · 1953 · ★ 3.9 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life.One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay,… Shares: Kings, Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances

The story of King Arthur and his knights Howard Pyle · 1903 · 312p · ≈ 10h · Challenging The thrilling and timeless legend, masterfully illustrated. The story of the incomparable Arthur, the lovely Guinevere, the wicked Morgana le Fey, and the magical Merlin has enthralled and delighted readers for centuries. Shares: Kings, Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances

The sword in the stone Grace Maccarone · 1992 · ★ 3.9 · 32p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Despite the boasting of grown men, only young Arthur is able to draw a sword from a stone, thereby becoming king. Shares: Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

The Sword and the Circle Rosemary Sutcliff · 1981 · ★ 4.5 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A retelling of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons. Shares: Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

The story of the Grail and the passing of Arthur Howard Pyle · 1910 · 258p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Follows the adventures of Sir Gerwaint, Galahad's quest for the holy Grail, the battle between Launcelot and Gawaine, and the slaying of Mordred. Shares: Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

World of King Arthur and His Court: The Kevin Crossley-Holland · 1998 · ★ 4.0 · 125p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories. Shares: Kings, Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances

The light beyond the forest Rosemary Sutcliff · 1979 · ★ 4.5 · 147p · ≈ 4h · Moderate A retelling of the adventures of King Arthur's knights, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival, as they search for the Holy Grail. Shares: Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

Sir Gawain and the loathly lady Selina Hastings · 1985 · ★ 4.1 · 29p · ≈ 58m · Moderate After a horrible hag saves King Arthur's life by answering a riddle, Sir Gawain agrees to marry her and thus releases her from an evil enchantment. Shares: Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

The Road to Camlann Rosemary Sutcliff · 1981 · ★ 4.0 · 144p · ≈ 4h · Moderate The evil Mordred, plotting against his father King Arthur, implicates the Queen and Sir Lancelot in treachery and brings about the downfall of Camelot and the Round Table. Shares: Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

Arthur, High King of Britain Michael Morpurgo · 1994 · ★ 5.0 · 259p · ≈ 8h · Moderate 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. Shares: Arthur, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Michael Morpurgo · 2001 · ★ 3.8 · 114p · ≈ 3h · Moderate The quest of Sir Gawain for the Green Knight teaches him a lesson in pride, humility, and honor. Shares: Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

Flying High Annie Dalton · 2001 · ★ 3.8 · 128p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Mel is not happy when Michael volunteers her and her mates for a medieval field trip. But when they get there, they stumble upon a time scam which could have serious repercussions for the Agency. Shares: Birthdays, Children's fiction

King Arthur's Knights Henry Gilbert · 1900 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Recounts the exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons. Shares: Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

King Arthur Jeff Limke · 2006 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Young Arthur spends his days toiling as a squire--feeding the horses and hauling his big brother's armor. Around him, England is in turmoil, left without a king. But all t hat changes in one day, with one pull on the mysterious sword in the stone. Guided by Merlin the Magician, Arthur takes his place as the rightful heir to England's throne. He receives the sword Excalibur and wins the loyalty of… Shares: Arthur, Legends, Arthurian romances, Children's fiction

The Enchanted Wood Enid Blyton · 1939 · ★ 4.1 · 194p · ≈ 6h · Challenging Marvellous aventures in a wood with all their magic inhabitants. Shame two pages lacking... Shares: Birthdays, Friendship, Adventure, Children's fiction

The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party Shannon Hale · 2015 · ★ 4.4 · 96p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Today is Princess Magnolia’s birthday party, and she wants everything to be perfect. But just as her guests are arriving . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! Princess Magnolia runs to the broom closet, ditches her frilly clothes, and becomes the Princess in Black! She rushes to the goat pasture, defeats the monster, and returns to the castle before her guests discover her secret. But every… Shares: Birthdays, Adventure, Children's fiction

The Indian in the Cupboard Lynne Reid Banks · 1980 · ★ 3.9 · 198p · ≈ 6h · Moderate What could be better than a magic cupboard that turns small toys into living creatures? Omri's big brother has no birthday present for him, so he gives Omri an old medicine cabinet he's found. Although their mother supplies a key, the cabinet still doesn't seem like much of a present. But when an exhausted Omri dumps a plastic toy Indian into the cabinet just before falling asleep, the magic… Shares: Birthdays, Friendship, Children's fiction

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