Carson of Venus
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Carson of Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.
Read Time: ~4.8 hr
The Sword in the Stone
by T. H. White (1938)
About this book
When Merlyn the magician comes to tutor Sir Ector's sons Kay and the Wart, schoolwork suddenly becomes much more fun. After all, who wouldn't enjoy being turned into a fish, or a badger, or a snake? But Merlyn has very particular plans for the Wart. This is the children's story of King Arthur's childhood which was the basis for the still popular Disney cartoon of the same title.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraClassic Era
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters
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