Arthur Trilogy books in order

The Arthur Trilogy by Kevin Crossley-Holland is a Carnegie Medal-winning historical fiction series set during the Middle Ages, blending Arthurian legend with the story of a young boy in the Welsh Marches.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Seeing Stone 2000 Kevin Crossley-Holland Buy
2 At the Crossing Places 2001 Kevin Crossley-Holland Buy
3 King of the Middle March 2003 Kevin Crossley-Holland Buy

Kevin Crossley-Holland’s Arthur Trilogy begins with The Seeing Stone, where young Arthur de Caldicot discovers an obsidian stone that shows him visions of the legendary King Arthur. Set in the borderlands between England and Wales at the turn of the thirteenth century, the story weaves Arthurian myth into the fabric of medieval daily life.

At the Crossing Places continues Arthur’s journey as he prepares to leave home, while King of the Middle March follows him on the Fourth Crusade. Throughout the trilogy, the parallels between the two Arthurs deepen as both face questions of loyalty, identity, and what it means to do right.

The series won the Carnegie Medal and has been praised for its richly detailed historical setting and its inventive approach to Arthurian legend.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Arthur Trilogy series?

There are three books in the Arthur Trilogy series, published between 2000 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Arthur Trilogy series?

The first book in the Arthur Trilogy series is The Seeing Stone, published in 2000.

What is the Arthur Trilogy about?

The trilogy follows Arthur de Caldicot, a boy growing up in the Welsh Marches around 1199. When he receives a mysterious seeing stone, he begins to witness scenes from the life of King Arthur that mirror his own experiences as he prepares to join the Fourth Crusade.

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