num_pages: 422
description: T.H. White's classic tale of the young Arthur's questioning and discovery of his life is unparalleled for its wit, wisdom, and colorful characters.
title: The Sword and the Stone
titlecomplete: The Sword and the Stone
characters: Merlin (Arthurian wizard), King Arthur
genres: Fiction, Historical, Adventure, Young Adult, Classics, Childrens, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Arthurian, Mythology
ratings_count: 26044
places: United Kingdom
series: The Once and Future King
awards: awardedAt: 1388563200000
name: Retro Hugo Award
category: Best Novel
publisher: Thomas T. Beeler Publisher