 As he waits in a chapel on the eve of his knighting ceremony, sixteen-year-old Tiuri is asked to deliver a secret letter to the king of the neighboring kingdom, Unauwen. Though leaving the chapel could cost him his knighthood, he goes on a lengthy journey to deliver a message which could change the destiny of the kingdoms of Unauwen and Dragonaut. This epic tale of heroism, bravery, and true friendship will intrigue readers who are fans of fantasy, mystery, and medieval literature. Dragt’s sequel, The Secrets Of The Wildwood, has also been translated into English. ema |
| Title: The Letter For The King Author: Tonke Dragt Illustrator: Tonke Dragt Publisher: Pushkin Children’s Copyright: 2014 Original Language: Dutch Translator: Laura Watkinson Original Title: De brief voor de koning Original Publisher: Uitgeverij Leopold Original Copyright: 1962 ISBN: 978-1-782690-10-8 Hardcover pages: 460 Age range: 12 up Genre: Fiction, Novel Author’s ethnicity: Born in Indonesia Author’s residence: The Netherlands Illustrator’s ethnicity: Born in Indonesia Illustrator’s residence: The Netherlands Awards: 2004 Gouden Griffel Winner, 1976 State Prize for Youth Literature, 1963 Children’s Book of the Year Award for the Netherlands Subjects: Action, Kings, Knights, Journeys, Medieval setting, Quests |
The Letter For The King
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