The Letter for the King Tonke Dragt (Author) 9781782694922

The bestselling classic fantasy novel, acclaimed as a Times, Sunday Times and Metro Book of the Year A young messenger. A secret mission. A kingdom in peril. When Tiuri answers a desperate call for help, he finds himself on a perilous mission that could cost him his life. He must deliver a secret letter to the King who lives across the Great Mountains - a letter upon which the future of the entire realm depends. It means abandoning his home, breaking all the rules and leaving everything behind - even the knighthood he has dreamed of for so long. The fate of a kingdom depends on just one person... He must trust no one. He must keep his true identity secret. Above all, he must never reveal what is in the letter.

About the Author
Tonke Dragt writes and illustrates books of adventure, fantasy and fairy tales. She was born in 1930 in Jakarta. When she was twelve, she was imprisoned in a Japanese camp, where she wrote her very first book using begged and borrowed paper. After the war, she moved to the Netherlands with her family, and eventually became an art teacher. She published her first book in 1961, and a year later this was followed by her most famous story, The Letter for the King, which won the Children's Book of the Year Award and has been translated into sixteen languages. She was awarded the State Prize for Youth Literature in 1976 and was knighted in 2001.

Reviews
"Dragt conjures up elements of Tolkien and the Arthurian mythos... the rich language, lush descriptions, and sense of wonder allow it to hold its own against any competitor." - Publishers Weekly

"Readers will be enchanted by its timeless sense of wonder and adventure. This hero's journey evokes a legend in the making, and Tiuri embodies the classic knightly ideals of honor, valor, and chivalry." -Booklist

"The English translation of a prizewinning 1962 Dutch historical adventure exhibits... old-school charms." - Kirkus

"The characters are appealing and the action will keep readers engaged." - School Library Journal

"A true page-turner." - Sunday Times (UK)

"A thrilling, page-turning tale... My 10- and 11-year-old were both gripped." - Telegraph (UK)



Book Information
ISBN 9781782694922
Author Tonke Dragt
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Pushkin Children's Books
Publisher Pushkin Children's Books
Series Pushkin Children's Classics