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1. [Download pdf] The Letter for the King The Letter for the King Tonke Dragt audiobook | *ebooks | Download PDF | ePub | DOC #573227 in Books David Fickling Books 2015-08-25 2015-08-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x 1.70 x 6.00l, .0 #File Name: 0545819784528 pagesDavid Fickling Books | File size: 45.Mb Tonke Dragt : The Letter for the King before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised The Letter for the King: 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Many lessons for life. Awesome that this is now translated into English and that a new generation of English speakers can be inBy Ron beckMany lessons for life. There's nothing else that needs to be said. There is a reason that this is one of the most read books ever in Holland. Besides being enthralling, it is not "clever" but rather full of genuine lessons about character, integrity and life. My son read this (in Dutch) five times over at the age of ten, and come home one weekend, at the age of 26, back in the US, got it out of

2. the attic and read it again. It is wonderful.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book!!By Adrian HuebnerI heard about this book via youtuber booksandquills and I am glad that I purchased it. I was intrigued when I heard about it because I was curious to read a book from a different country that was previously unavailable. I can't wait for the second book to be translated into English so that I can read it.I would suggest this book for someone who loves/likes the book The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series. It has a similar feel to it. A person who is given what seems to be an impossible and extremely difficult task of great importance.Please read this book you won't be disappointed.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Magical JourneyBy judi johnsonI am in process of reading this book. About halfway through now, and anxiously lol forward to curling up with it and delving into the pages! Character development is excellent and descriptions of the world around place me right I'm the middle as each venture unfolds. I do a lot of heavy reading and went to this volume to try lightening some recent reads. It has thoroughly satisfied and gone beyond my expectations. The thrilling story of one boy's battle against evil set in an enchanted world of chivalry, courage, and true friendshipSixteen-year-old Tiuri must spend hours locked in a chapel in silent contemplation if he is to be knighted the next day. But as he waits by the light of a flickering candle, he hears a knock at the door and a voice desperately asking for help.A secret letter must be delivered to King Unauwen across the Great Mountains--a letter upon which the fate of the entire kingdom depends. Tiuri has a vital role to play, one that might cost him his knighthood. He must trust no one. He must keep his true identity secret. Above all, he must never reveal what is in the letter . . .Tiuri's journey will take him through dark, menacing forests, across treacherous rivers, to sinister castles and strange cities. He will encounter evil enemies who would kill to get the letter, but also the best of friends in the most unexpected places. From School Library JournalGr 9 UpOriginally published in Amsterdam in 1962, this work took Europe by storm winning several awards and translated in 16 languages. It is the story of a young man on the verge of becoming a knight. While spending his vigil with four other young men, a sudden knock at the chapel door reveals an elderly man who gives him a letter and begs him to deliver it to the Black Knight with the White Shield. Though he knows it may cost him his knighthood, Tiuri abandons his vigil and takes up the quest only to find the knight lying in a forest withterrible wounds. With his dying breath, the knight implores Tiuri to deliver the letter to King Unauwen. With enemies of the king on his trail, the teen must find the courage to complete his task and the faith that those who appear to be allies will not prove to be false. In spite of an excessive number of pages devoted to setting up the plot and describing the dangers involved in the quest, the story clips right along providing readers with plenty of cliff-hangers (literally). While this is an interesting adventure story, it's a little difficult to understand how this could have been such a mega-hit in the 60s. Still, the characters are appealing and the action will keep readers engaged. VERDICT An additional purchase where adventure fantasies are popular.Jane Henriksen Baird, Anchorage Public Library, AK Praise for The Letter for the King: "Dragt's orderly prose describes a journey of refreshing unpredictability and unusual wisdom. Her unhurried style and sustained narrative perspective give the tale a lucidity[.] Tiuri is a thinking as well as an acting hero, whose judgment deepens and broadens through leadership and friendship." --Horn Book "Dragt conjures up elements of Tolkien and the Arthurian mythos, combining the traditional hero's journey with an episodic structure, as though the novel was made for serial storytelling, or to be read aloud. [T]he rich language, lush descriptions, and sense of wonder allow it to hold its own against any competitor." --Publishers Weekly "[R]eaders . . . 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 (online) "The English translation of a prizewinning 1962 Dutch historical adventure exhibits . . . old-school charms[.]" --Kirkus s "[T]he characters are appealing and the action will keep readers engaged." --School Library Journal "[A] timeless tale . . . This is a book for those who have enjoyed legendary or contemporary stories of the battle between good and evil. [T]he clarity and beauty of the writing make it suitable for all ages." --VOYAInternational praise for The Letter for the King: "The story has the quality of a legend."--Nederlands Bagblad, Netherlands "There ought to be a warning written on it: 'Watch out: Whoever reads this book will forget everything that's happening around them.'"--Die Ziet, Germany "Cinematic in its visual detail."--Irish Times, Ireland "The plot is central, and extremely gripping, but the writing also delivers lovely detail and evocative description."--The Guardian, England Selected Book of the Year by three British publications: The Times, The Sunday Times, and Metro