Early Reader: The Magic Sword
James Mayhew
Full colour red Early Reader about the legendary Arthur, Merlin and the sword in the stone, written and illustrated by James Mayhew.
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books, perfect for building confidence in new readers and reluctant readers. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.
Long ago, in the days of knights and castles and magic, there lived a wizard called Merlin. One night, in a churchyard in London, Merlin casts a spell on a sword. He pushes it into a stone and writes magic words, saying: He who pulls this sword out of the stone, is the true King of England. Then Merlin waits for the boy who will be king.
Full colour Early Reader edition of the popular myth about the sword in the stone.
Reviews
The boy who pulled the magic sword
Constable Dobbin Custard 21.08.2025
The story is about a boy pulling a sword out of a stone.
Principal Magnolia Sparrow 28.07.2025
I like the wizard it made me interest little brother could pull the sword out and I would recommend it to someone else.
Sergeant Cabbage Spaceship 20.02.2025
don't bully
King Neptune Armchair 14.08.2024
I enjoyed this book as it was about knights and castles
Officer Wanda Teabag 24.07.2024
The story of Prince who became king..
Doctor Heroica Heronimus 21.07.2024
I really liked this story. It was exciting and the ending was good.
Princess Viper Pineapple 02.09.2023
I liked that Arthur got to be king (because his brother was mean)
Master Dragon Mouse 20.08.2023
My favourite part is when Arthur pulls out the magic sword.
Director Rose Sherbet 05.08.2023
I loved that only Arthur could pull out the sword and that he became king.
Duchess Aphrodite Owl 02.08.2023
I would recommend it
Esquire Chilli Foxtail 30.07.2023
You have to read this
Anonymous 22.07.2023
It was fun
Baroness Bunny Dangerous 13.07.2023
It was weird when the Arther got the magic sword out.
Lieutenant River Sunshine 29.01.2023
Good story of a king
Marshal Jiminy Paddington 23.01.2023
I liked it because it was about kings and bravery
Ambassador Jiminy Quarantine 17.01.2023
It made me feel wintery because it was snowing but I liked the story. I like Merlin
Professor Pinky Taramasalata 04.09.2022
I recommend this book to anyone that likes knight stories. It is a good one.
Marshal Horatio Unicycle 29.08.2022
A good King has to be wise and kind. This book teaches us that there's always something special about everyone
Chief Chilli Archway 28.08.2022
Easy to read. Cool story.
Ambassador Crocodile Sherbet 27.08.2022
