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4.3 6
Middle Grade Fiction
899
new take on an old legend
(Updated: June 10, 2026)
Overall rating
4.0
Plot
4.0
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N/A
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Reader reviewed by mearley
A novel in verse based on the legend of the Lady of Shalott. This will most appeal to readers familiar with Arthurian legends, but the story can be understood easily without any previous Arthurian knowledge. In fact, Arthur has a relatively minor role here, and Lancelot is mainly admired from afar. Instead, the Lady of Shalott is given a back story and believable motivation for her actions. Told beautifully, this may introduce new readers to the story of King Arthur.
A novel in verse based on the legend of the Lady of Shalott. This will most appeal to readers familiar with Arthurian legends, but the story can be understood easily without any previous Arthurian knowledge. In fact, Arthur has a relatively minor role here, and Lancelot is mainly admired from afar. Instead, the Lady of Shalott is given a back story and believable motivation for her actions. Told beautifully, this may introduce new readers to the story of King Arthur.
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