The Letter for the King
Tonke Dragt author Laura Watkinson translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pushkin Children's Books
Publishing:3rd Jul '25
£9.99
This title is due to be published on 3rd July, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
The bestselling classic fantasy novel, acclaimed as a Times, Sunday Times and Metro Book of the Year A young messenger. A secret mission. A kingdom in peril. When Tiuri answers a desperate call for help, he finds himself on a perilous mission that could cost him his life. He must deliver a secret letter to the King who lives across the Great Mountains - a letter upon which the future of the entire realm depends. It means abandoning his home, breaking all the rules and leaving everything behind - even the knighthood he has dreamed of for so long. The fate of a kingdom depends on just one person... He must trust no one. He must keep his true identity secret. Above all, he must never reveal what is in the letter.
"Dragt conjures up elements of Tolkien and the Arthurian mythos... the rich language, lush descriptions, and sense of wonder allow it to hold its own against any competitor." — Publishers Weekly
"Readers will be enchanted by its timeless sense of wonder and adventure. This hero's journey evokes a legend in the making, and Tiuri embodies the classic knightly ideals of honor, valor, and chivalry." —Booklist
"The English translation of a prizewinning 1962 Dutch historical adventure exhibits... old-school charms." — Kirkus
"The characters are appealing and the action will keep readers engaged." — School Library Journal
"A true page-turner." — Sunday Times (UK)
"A thrilling, page-turning tale... My 10- and 11-year-old were both gripped." — Telegraph (UK)
ISBN: 9781782694922
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
512 pages