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The Sword in the Stone

By: T. H. White
Narrated by: Neville Jason
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This is one of the most popular re-tellings of the story of King Arthur. Like The Lord of the Rings, this fantasy novel has been equally popular among younger readers and adults. White takes an inventive approach that involves animals who speak and Robin Hood! A true Arthurian classic.

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"Jason...delivers fully developed characters with such warmth and spark that listeners are instantly transported to Sir Ector's castle." ( Publishers Weekly)
Humorous Storytelling • Imaginative Writing • Excellent Narration • Breathtaking Descriptions • Lighthearted Adventure

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Not sure how I have missed reading this wonderful story. Excellent narration, clever and often comedic events. Enjoyed it immensely.

Delightful story

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This is an excellent, occasionally whimsical retelling of the beginning of the King Arthur legend. Outstanding narrator captures many different characters. I look forward to hearing more of the legend told from this perspective.

very enjoyable

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No one has told the tale of young King Arthur's upbringing with more humor, compassion, and poingnancy than TH White. The narration by Neville Jason is deservedly praised. It is utterly brilliant.

Touching and magnificent

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When I was a kid one of my favorite Disney cartoons was The Sword in the Stone. I don't know why I never sought out the book as I am sure I would have really enjoyed it more then than I did now. In deciding to listen to it now I expected a standard modern version of the Arthurian legend. I thought the cartoon version was disneyfied and would be different from the book. i was pleasantly surprised that was not the case. I can see why Disney wanted to get the rights to the book as it is already very Disney like. The transformations into animals is all in the book. The character of Merlin is the same as in the cartoon. The wizard battle with Madam Mim is in the book, though Mim herself is portrayed differently. I enjoyed most of the book, but it dragged at times and may warrant a second listen. I also may pass on listening to the later books as the best element of this one was the interplay between Merlin and Wart and I assume an adult Arthur will lessen the fun.

Not great, but not bad

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Loved it
cause it had a sword and I love swords and fantasy and that's why I love the book

This is the best book ever. Its worth your time.

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