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Violence
Barely any
Very mild; some medieval jousting and hunting with no graphic content
Language
Barely any
Very mild language; the wit is gentle and English
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Thoughtful philosophical content about justice and governance; entirely uplifting
What this book is about
T.H. White's beloved retelling follows the childhood of the future King Arthur, taught by the wizard Merlyn through magical transformations into various animals. White's version of Merlyn lives backward through time and brings a wry modern sensibility to the Arthurian legend, while Wart's education in becoming a just ruler carries genuine wisdom. Charming, inventive, and thoroughly delightful.
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