
Black Horses for the King
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Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14
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7.5
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217 p.
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Galwyn, son of a Roman Celt, escapes from his tyrannical uncle and joins Lord Artos, later know as King Arthur, and helps secure and care for the horses that Artos hopes to use in battle against the Saxons.The story of King Arthur as it has never been told before
Galwyn, the son of a bankrupt and dishonored aristocrat, has always had an ear for languages. So when Lord Artos—later known as King Arthur—needs an interpreter to help him buy large horses to breed a troop strong enough to carry armed warriors against the Saxon invaders, Galwyn gets a chance to redeem his father’s honor and make a name for himself.
Includes an author’s note..