In a beautifully written novel in verse, Lisa Ann Sandell tells the story of Elaine of Ascolat, the Lady of Shallot from the famous poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Song of the Sparrow is Elaine's story as she joins her father and brothers in the war camp of Arthur after her mother is brutally murdered by invading Saxons. Growing up with only men and warriors around her, Elaine finds a place for herself tending to the wounded and mending torn clothing. When Lancelot brings Gwynivere to camp to marry Arthur, Elaine rejoices for she now has a girl to be her friend. Unfortunately Gwynivere is cold and cruel. It isn't until both girls are captured by the Saxons that they make any kind of bond together. In a daring escape from the Saxons the girls are able to warn Arthur of a coming attack leading to a victory for the Britons.
Friday, February 11, 2011
A New King Arthur Book
In a beautifully written novel in verse, Lisa Ann Sandell tells the story of Elaine of Ascolat, the Lady of Shallot from the famous poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Song of the Sparrow is Elaine's story as she joins her father and brothers in the war camp of Arthur after her mother is brutally murdered by invading Saxons. Growing up with only men and warriors around her, Elaine finds a place for herself tending to the wounded and mending torn clothing. When Lancelot brings Gwynivere to camp to marry Arthur, Elaine rejoices for she now has a girl to be her friend. Unfortunately Gwynivere is cold and cruel. It isn't until both girls are captured by the Saxons that they make any kind of bond together. In a daring escape from the Saxons the girls are able to warn Arthur of a coming attack leading to a victory for the Britons.
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