by Tonke Dragt · Siruela · tapa dura · ISBN 9788478449118
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«Carta al rey» is the medieval fantasy novel by Tonke Dragt, published by Siruela in hardcover (472 pages, in Spanish).
In the Middle Ages, Tiuri, a 16-year-old youth, is about to be knighted by King Dagonaut. The night before the ceremony, while keeping vigil over his arms in a chapel, he breaks the rules of Chivalry and goes outside to help a dying knight who gives him a secret letter meant for King Unawen. He accepts the dangerous mission to deliver it and, during the journey through a world of forests, mountains and intrigues, he faces enemies who want to prevent him from keeping his word.
First installment of the «Carta al rey» saga (no. 1), in the «Las Tres Edades» collection (no. 127). Translation by María Lerma. The original work, «De brief voor de koning», was published in 1962 and was awarded the Gouden Griffel prize.
Recommended for readers aged 12 and over, and for adults who want to enjoy a classic youth adventure of medieval adventures, loyalty and an initiatory journey.
Antonia "Tonke" Johanna Dragt was a Dutch writer and illustrator of children's literature. Her book De brief voor de koning was chosen by CPNB as the best Dutch youth book of the latter half of the twentieth century.
