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The Sword in the Stone

By: T. H. White
Narrated by: Neville Jason
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This is one of the most popular re-tellings of the story of King Arthur. Like The Lord of the Rings, this fantasy novel has been equally popular among younger readers and adults. White takes an inventive approach that involves animals who speak and Robin Hood! A true Arthurian classic.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2008 Naxos Rights International (P)2008 Naxos Rights International Fantasy Science Fiction & Fantasy Sword & Sorcery Classics Arthurian Fiction Royalty

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"Jason...delivers fully developed characters with such warmth and spark that listeners are instantly transported to Sir Ector's castle." ( Publishers Weekly)
Imaginative Writing • Breathtaking Descriptions • Excellent Narration • Timeless Tale • Emotional Storytelling
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This is an excellent, occasionally whimsical retelling of the beginning of the King Arthur legend. Outstanding narrator captures many different characters. I look forward to hearing more of the legend told from this perspective.

very enjoyable

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Not sure how I have missed reading this wonderful story. Excellent narration, clever and often comedic events. Enjoyed it immensely.

Delightful story

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When I was a kid one of my favorite Disney cartoons was The Sword in the Stone. I don't know why I never sought out the book as I am sure I would have really enjoyed it more then than I did now. In deciding to listen to it now I expected a standard modern version of the Arthurian legend. I thought the cartoon version was disneyfied and would be different from the book. i was pleasantly surprised that was not the case. I can see why Disney wanted to get the rights to the book as it is already very Disney like. The transformations into animals is all in the book. The character of Merlin is the same as in the cartoon. The wizard battle with Madam Mim is in the book, though Mim herself is portrayed differently. I enjoyed most of the book, but it dragged at times and may warrant a second listen. I also may pass on listening to the later books as the best element of this one was the interplay between Merlin and Wart and I assume an adult Arthur will lessen the fun.

Not great, but not bad

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Loved it
cause it had a sword and I love swords and fantasy and that's why I love the book

This is the best book ever. Its worth your time.

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Timeless tale of great moral value and amazingly entertaining. Highly recommended for adults and children. The English is very interesting.

Very wise story.

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Listened with my son on a car tip. Super engaging and entertaining. Voice was great.

Great listen. Do it with your family

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loved this story since I was a kid and still do. was well read and can listen to it again

one of the best stories

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In chapter 13, it does not correspond to the actual book which is quite upsetting. Please look into this affair.

Ch. 13

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Neville Jason reads clearly and does well with characters’ voices, but after a while I weary of the very proper RP (Received Pronunciation).







Love the language, put off by narration

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This was super-dooper fabulous!! Ok, I have never seen the whole animated film, so I wasn't "tainted" with the images of the film, but even if you had seen it, the narrator is going to give you a completely new view of it. He was simply wonderful, the different characters were completely brought to life. I wish he would do more "fun" narrations. The story too, oh my gosh, action packed and gets all of your emotions. I laughed out loud too many times to count. The scene with the jousters (well you'll just have to listen to it!!) Give this one a try even if you consider yourself a "serious minded adult" -trust me, you'll love it.

Great! Even for adults

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