Books Like Here Lies Arthur
Families who loved Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager begins questioning the stories they are told by the media, history books, or even family legends. It is a powerful tool for a child who is navigating the gap between public image and private truth, or for one who feels they must hide their true self to fit into a specific role. Philip Reeve strips away the shining armor of Camelot to reveal a gritty, realistic Dark Ages Britain. The story follows Gwyna, a girl forced to masquerade as a boy to survive, who becomes an instrument for the bard Myrddin. As Myrddin spins lies to turn a local warlord named Arthur into a legendary king, the book explores themes of honesty, the power of propaganda, and the fluid nature of identity. It is a sophisticated historical novel that encourages critical thinking about how 'truth' is manufactured. Best suited for ages 12 and up due to realistic depictions of ancient warfare and complex moral ambiguity.
