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King Alfred and the Ice Coffin

by King Alfred and the Ice Coffin

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The illustrious creators of Arthur, the Always King return with a tale within a tale, focused on a heroic West Saxon king who championed the power of storytelling.

When Wulfstan, an intrepid ninth-century sailor, arrives at King Alfred's court, he soon enchants the king with his riveting tale of stormy seas, thrilling races on horseback, and a ruler encased in ice. In this extraordinary collaboration, the award-winning Kevin Crossley-Holland and former British Children's Laureate Chris Riddell reunite to bring Wulfstan's tale, and the world of King Alfred the Great, to life. Told in lyrical prose and richly illustrated, this story of a West Saxon king known for fighting off the Vikings will captivate readers of all ages. An author's note details King Alfred's wish to enable his people to read books in their own language, learning Latin himself so he could translate the written works into English and incorporate tales of northern lands, such as the one retold here, that were recounted to him by travelers.

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  • Candlewick Studio Brand
  • Nov 12, 2024 Pub Date:
  • 1536238805 ISBN-10:
  • 9781536238808 ISBN-13:
  • English Language
  • 88.0 pages Hardcover
  • 10.25 in * 0.56 in * 7.04 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: