A young messenger. A secret mission. A kingdom in peril.
It is the dead of night. Sixteen-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 GreatMountains - 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.
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. He must trust no one.He must keep his true identity secret.Above all, he must never reveal what is in the letter...
The Letter for the King is the thrilling story of one boy's battle against evil, set in an enchanted world of chivalry, courage and true friendship.
Customer Review
My sister read one of Tonke Dragt's other books (Torenhoog en Mijlen Breed, no English translation available - yet) to me years ago. It really got me into her writing style, which is imaginative and unique. This book was written in the sixties, but is still great for readers today.
Customer Review
Like every other Dutch kid, I read this book when I was a child. I don't remember much about reading it but I must have loved it. I got the Dutch hardcover edition for Christmas last year, a gift from my mom, and I finally got around to reading it this year. It's gorgeous, and I'm happy it has been translated to English so a wider audience can finally enjoy this book!
