{"product_id":"the-sleeping-sword-9780008640774","title":"The Sleeping Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMichael Morpurgo's 'The Sword in the Stone' is a contemporary take on the legend of King Arthur. Bun Bendle is struck blind, but the discovery of an ancient tomb and a familiar sword changes him forever. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 January 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Morpurgo, the acclaimed author of  War Horse, presents a captivating rendition of the legend of King Arthur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs I approached the ancient man, clad in a tattered fleece and adorned with matted hair and beard, his weathered face bore the marks of grief and age. With a sword held firmly in front of me, he retreated, and I could only retreat further until I reached the edge of a sink. His piercing eyes remained fixed on me throughout my escape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Bun Bendle loses his sight, he is plunged into an abyss of darkness. However, the discovery of an ancient tomb and a strangely familiar sword sets him on a transformative journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis contemporary retelling of Arthurian legend offers a fresh perspective on the timeless tale, resonating with readers of all ages. Michael Morpurgo's masterful storytelling and vivid imagery transport us to a world where myth and reality intertwine, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 122g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 x 129 x 10 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780008640774\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Morpurgo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45289884582138,"sku":"9780008640774","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1705687787973_book.jpg?v=1705821756","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-sleeping-sword-9780008640774","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}