PENDRAGON (Book 4 of The Pendragon Cycle)

PENDRAGON by Stephen R. Lawhead

GREEN LIGHT

AGES; 9TH GRADE - ADULT

It's summer time which means I am catching up on a lot of the books that I gravitate towards (and not just what's popular or new). For me, that definitely includes Stephen R. Lawhead's The Pendragon Cycle series. Last summer I read the first 3 books in the series, and all truth be told, there was a twinge of disappointment when I had to set the series aside to focus on other books. I'm back at it having just completed Book 4. As soon as I cracked the book open, I was sucked back in and immediately remembered exactly why I love this series so much: the chivalry, the dedication, the sweat and blood for a righteous cause. In case you haven't guessed by this intro paragraph, this book is fast tracking itself right onto my SARAH'S FAVORITES BOOKLIST alongside its three predecessors.

Pendragon continues with the story of King Arthur, but it focuses primarily on events in his life that earned him the valued name of Pendragon meaning "Chief Dragon." It portrays the greatest battles, decisions, valor, and honor that transformed him from "king" to rightly holding the highest level of respect in his people's eyes. What takes this series a step further than the average Arthurian story is that Lawhead includes the spreading of the Christian faith into the region and the influence it had. It's absolutely fantastic and the story telling is captivating.

This series is perfect for high school through adult.

HEADS UP - There is one place in the book where you know that Arthur and Gwenhwyvar (Guinevere) have been interrupted in their love making. They exit the tent adjusting their clothes, and that is all that is said about it.