At the Crossing Places: Book 2
Kevin Crossley-Holland
Arthur de Caldicot arrives at Holt to be squire to Lord Stephen and accompany him on crusade. It is an exciting and bewildering time for him as he finds a warhorse, is fitted with armour, and improves his fighting skills. He dreads a confrontation with his blood-father, the violent Sir William, and dreams of finding his true mother; he discovers girls ¿ including the vivacious Winnie de Verdon whom he rescues from burning to death; he has to deal with the aftermath of a murder; he sees the sea for the first time, sails to France and finally takes the Cross. And meanwhile these events are reflected in his seeing stone, in stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Packed with incident, wonderful characters, and fascinating historical detail, and interwoven with brilliant retellings of Arthurian legends, this is a glorious follow-up to THE SEEING STONE.
Reviews
This was as good as the first book if not better. It gets me really thinking about the Crusades. It was very easy exciting and my favourite character is still Arthur.
Sir Cornelius Moonbeam 23.08.2021
It is a very interesting novel which is set in the 13th century. It is all about Arthur and how is the squire to Lord Stephen. There are two stories told; one about Arthur the narrator and one about Arthur-in-the-Stone which is told by the obsidian given by Merlin. I would recommend this book to anyone who is over the age of 11.
Anonymous 03.01.2017
