T. H. White

In her ancestor's castle, life for orphaned Maria is a challenge. She has discovered an island of tiny people. Also her governess is planning to cheat her of her inheritance. How can Maria save the Lilliputians when she herself is in grave danger?

This is the extraordinary story of a boy called Wart - ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlin - who goes on to become King Arthur. This masterful retelling of the Arthurian legend contains all five books about the early life of King Arthur (The Sword in the Stone, The Witch in the Wood, The Ill-Made Knight, The Candle in the Wind and The Book of Merlyn).

Young Wart, later to become the legendary hero Arthur, has fantastic adventures with his tutor, the magician Merlyn.