Written by kevin crossleyholland, audiobook narrated by samuel west. King of the middle march by kevin crossleyholland, 9780439266000, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Arthur trilogy discussion guide scholastic books for kids. Kevin crossleyholland fell in love with the middle ages and anglosaxon poetry while he was an undergraduate at oxford university.
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