by T. H. White
First published 1938
Wart is just a scrawny kitchen boy until the wizard Merlyn arrives and takes him under his wing. Merlyn's magical lessons transform Wart into a fish, a bird, and other creatures, opening his eyes to the wonders of the natural world. But Merlyn has a greater purpose - to prepare Wart for a destiny he can scarcely imagine. As Wart's powers grow, so do the threats closing in around him. Can this unlikely hero find the courage to pull the sword from the stone and become the king foretold in ancient prophecies?
Genres: classic-literature, adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Setting: England, Great Britain
210 pages · Paperback