The Letter for the King

A fast-moving, wonderful old-style adventure... cinematic in its visual detail... a European classic... far loftier than Harry Potter and beautifully presented in this most attractive edition -- Eileen Battersby Irish Times Gripping from its opening moment onwards, this award-winning book doesn't miss a beat from its thrilling beginning to its satisfying ending -- Julia Eccleshare A charming story told simply and captivatingly... the first English translation of a classic of European children's literature which ... deserves to be richly treasured Booktrust The plot is central, and extremely gripping, but the writing also delivers lovely detail and evocative description Guardian Children's Books The Letter for the King will get pulses racing... Pushkin Press deserves every praise for publishing this beautifully translated, well-presented and captivating book -- Amanda Craig The Times The publishing in English of Tonke Dragt 's The Letter for the King brings back ancient, yet deeply pleasant memories. She's always at the top of the list when writers of my generation are asked which books they loved in their childhood, and justly so -- Erwin Mortier A fantasy about a 16-year-old medieval squire who finds danger, true friendship and first love on a mission to deliver a letter that can save a kingdom. The award-winning translator Laura Watkinson conveys its rich symbolism, vividness and economy of style -- Nicolette Jones Sunday Times A classic quest narrative... a thoughtful and endearing hero, whose loyalty and nobility - qualities much ignored today - sustain him throughout. Dragt's illustrations are mystical and timeless -- Philip Womack Literary Review This 1962 pulse-pounding epic follows Tiuri, a young knight-candidate who breaks hits sacred vigil to heed a desperate cry for help. Translated from the Dutch for the first time, this old-school quest story will keep all high-fantasy addicts riveted from the first page Metro Beautifully constructed... gripping, delightful and true Guardian A fast-paced quest... Great for high-fantasy fans Metro An absolute pleasure... immensely enjoyable... vivid and intelligent Newbooks Fluidly translated by Laura Watkinson [The Letter for the King] is an old fashioned quest story... a wonderfully simple, wonderfully gripping story -- Melanie McDonagh Spectator [Tiuri] keeps us leaning close to catch every surprise, every thrill of suspense, every uplifting discovery and crushing disappointment, that propels this book along at a captivating pace, all the way to its most satisfying finish Mugglenet Explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and commitment, along with a coming of age story which will inspire budding young readers today, just as it did when first released. The Letter for the King not only caters for a young adult audience but would also be an ideal bedtime story for parents looking to share reading with their children We Love This Book A compelling story which twists and turns and keeps the reader gripped throughout Parents in Touch If you find Game Of Thrones too gory or simply want to be ahead of the curve then this is for you. It's an epic adventure that will sweep you up into a world of knights, villainy and peril -- Melissa Cox, Waterstones Stylist A medieval fantasy of the highest order, action-packed and atmospheric -- Robert Dunbar Irish Times A cracker Spectator A true page-turner Sunday Times A seamless translation...Tonke Dragt's novel has the simplicity of plot and clarity of expression characteristic of great children's fiction... this spellbinding classic of high fantasy never once flags -- James Lovegrove Financial Times A thrilling, page-turning tale of 16-year-old Tiuri's adventure...My 10- and 11-year-old were both gripped Telegraph Magazine Now, finally published in English, we too can read this brilliantly epic tale Sunday Express Epic story Guardian Children's Books Easy and enjoyable to read Bookwitch Blog If you enjoy classic fairytale journeys through forests, over mountains and across kingdoms then this is the book for you We Love This Book A sweet and rather innocent book Sfcrowsnest Blog Gripping... inspiring Rachel Khoo It's a richly imagined, gentle and reassuring story Books for Keeps Has all the essential and traditional ingredients of a timeless and heroic tale with its motifs of friendship, first love, courage, loyalty, chivalry... the compelling, twisting and turning story has an ethereal and hypnotic elegance which delights as much as it excites Lancashire Evening Post A glorious, elf-free epic Jewish Chronicle My ten-year-old daughter says [The Letter for the King] is the best book she's ever read -- Cerys Matthews Mail on Sunday Dutch Tolkienesque epic saga novel... A warm-hearted exhilarating fantasy novel for children, or young at heart grown-ups Bath Life A classic of European children's literature... this is the gripping tale of a squire, a dangerous mission and a kingdom in peril The School Run An absolute classic for children who love a gripping novel - buy it now Creative Steps The best thing since Tolkien. The word on everyone's lips. Knights. Villainy. Deadly intrigue. And that cover. What more can we say? Scholastic, Teen Book Club A year after its belated publication in English, The Letter for the King has hooked thousands more children and adults Independent Tiuri is set to be the next Harry Potter Daily Mail Gripping... a wonderful book to curl up and dive into this Christmas Junior