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The Light Beyond the Forest: The Quest for the Holy Grail
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First edition
Author Rosemary Sutcliff
Illustrator Shirley Felts
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Published 1979 by The Bodley Head
Media type Print
Pages 148
ISBN 0-370-30191-9

The Light Beyond the Forest: The Quest for the Holy Grail is an exciting adventure book by Rosemary Sutcliff. It was published in 1979. This book is the second part of her famous Arthurian trilogy.

The story focuses on a big adventure: the search for the Holy Grail. This is a legendary item from the tales of King Arthur. The book follows several brave knights. They are Lancelot, Bors, Percival, and Galahad. Each knight goes on their own journey to find the Grail.

About This Book

This book is a retelling of old legends. It brings the stories of King Arthur to life for young readers. It follows the knights as they face many challenges. They learn about courage, faith, and what it means to be a true hero.

What is the Holy Grail?

The Holy Grail is a very special object. In legends, it is often a cup or a dish. It is said to have amazing powers. Many stories say it was used by Jesus at the Last Supper. Finding the Grail is seen as the ultimate quest. It tests a knight's purity and bravery.

The Brave Knights on the Quest

The story follows four main knights. Each knight has a different path to the Grail.

  • Sir Lancelot: He is known as the greatest knight. But he has a secret that makes his quest harder.
  • Sir Bors: He is a loyal and good knight. He faces many temptations on his journey.
  • Sir Percival: He is a pure and innocent knight. He learns a lot about himself during his quest.
  • Sir Galahad: He is the purest of all knights. He is believed to be the only one who can truly find the Grail.

The book switches between their adventures. This shows how each knight's journey is unique.

About the Author: Rosemary Sutcliff

Rosemary Sutcliff (1920–1992) was a famous British author. She was known for her historical novels. Many of her books retell ancient myths and legends. She wrote about Roman Britain, Vikings, and King Arthur. Her stories are loved for their strong characters and exciting plots. She made history and legends interesting for young people.

The Arthurian Trilogy

The Light Beyond the Forest is the second book in a series.

  • The first book is The Sword and the Circle. It tells other famous Arthurian tales. These include how the Round Table was created. It also features stories like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
  • The third book is The Road to Camlann. This book tells the sad end of King Arthur's reign.

These three books together tell the full story of King Arthur. They cover his rise, his knights' adventures, and his final days.

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