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Find out what Mumsnetters thought of The Mice of the Round Table by Julie Leung

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SorchaMumsnet · 28/06/2017 16:28

Are your kids looking for their next adventure series? The Mice of the Round Table is an epic tail of daring, legend and legacy beneath the floorboards of Camelot.

When the leader of Camelot's creatures - a peace-keeping mouse & guarder of the Holy Grail - disappears, his grandson Calib must follow in his footpaw-steps in order to keep the whole castle out of danger. But does young Calib have what it takes to lead his people and team up with the Darklings against the evil threatening Camelot?

The Mice of the Round Table is the first title in a new series from Julie Leung, brought to life with intricate black and white illustrations and perfect for fans of Arthurian legends and a good swashbuckling story. Recommended for readers aged 9-12.

We ask all winners to share their child's thoughts about the book on this discussion thread. Everyone who gives detailed feedback on The Mice of the Round Table by midday, Wednesday 6 September will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher:

This giveaway is sponsored by Piccadilly Press

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Find out what Mumsnetters thought of The Mice of the Round Table by Julie Leung
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SorchaMumsnet · 15/08/2017 17:52

Hi @Babbletalk - sorry to hear you haven't received your copy yet. We're just chasing it for you now. Do post here if it turns up! Brew

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Holidayenthusiast · 15/08/2017 15:27

I read this book to my children at bedtime and they loved it!
It is a clever idea to write a story based on the Arthurian legend but where the mice in Camelot take centre stage. Without giving too much of the plot away, this is a story of good against evil. Animal characters from the surrounding woods include squirrels, foxes, hares and owls. The baddies in the tale are played by weasels!
The story is truly magical and the characters are so well written that you find yourself really rooting for them. The black and white pictures are just enough to fill the imagination. Highly recommended!

Whitelisbon · 14/08/2017 22:22

WE recieved our copy of The Mice Of The Round Table last week, and ds (11) has had his nose stuck in it until he finished it tonight.
It's very eye catching, with a lovely illustration on the front cover. It's an exciting adventure story, set around the story of King Arthur and Camelot, but told by the animals.
Ds says it is "awesome, really exciting, a little bit worrying sometimes, and I'm sad that I've finished it".
He has now passed it to his big sister (14) to read.

Babbletalk · 11/08/2017 20:04

I still haven't received my copy. But hoping it'll be here next week. Dd looking forward to reading it.

pennwood · 08/08/2017 09:11

After a longer wait than anticipated the Mice Of The Round Table, by Julie leung arrived. It sports a colourful cover, which made a nine year old eager to open & get started with the book. She was disappointed that the book illustrations were black & white, & not plentiful. It is an adventure story suitable for boys or girls, told through animals. Evil threatens them all, (good basis,) lots of legend & knights, set around Camelot. The owls proved popular, due to a love of Harry Potter I think! A good adventure book for older children.

wallers5 · 07/08/2017 16:29

the Mice of the Round Table arrived & was devoured chapter by chapter. Having just had a mini break in Cornwall, the book has special appeal. A lovely adventure story with illustrations for the slightly older child who can read with great excitement.

The mice of the round table strive to ensure the safety of all who live within the Castle, humans & animals but of course not all goes to plan when a Knight is assinated.

The Darkling Woods always excite my kids. So thank you for a much more grown up book for my 8 year old.

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SorchaMumsnet · 01/08/2017 11:00

Hi - just to let you know that the remaining books are being sent out today, so you should have your copy by the end of the week. Happy reading!

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AGrinWithoutACat · 01/08/2017 06:36

Thanks Sorcha :) was wondering when it would arrive

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SorchaMumsnet · 31/07/2017 16:59

Hi folks - apologies, it seems we've had a bit of a delay on some of these books being sent out. The publisher is aware and will be sending the rest out shortly. We've amended the feedback deadline date to Friday 1 September to allow your children time to read & review!

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diamantegal · 30/06/2017 22:41

Entered. DS is only 7 so a bit younger than the guide age but a good reader and we struggle to find books which are age appropriate - this sounds ideal!

RestingBitchFaceKeepsYouYoung · 30/06/2017 22:06

Dd would love this! She fell in love with the Arthurian legends on our recent holiday in Cornwall & we've been looking for appropriate reading material on this theme.

Butteredparsnip1ps · 30/06/2017 21:34

This book sounds like s goody! DD likes her history and would love this

MicrowaveSpy · 30/06/2017 20:03

DS (10) is excellent at reviewing books! He is a school librarian and very proud of his badge Grin

Cagliostro · 30/06/2017 19:12

Sounds great!

AGrinWithoutACat · 30/06/2017 18:26

Have an 11 and a 12 year old - would be lovely to be selected :)

kwal · 29/06/2017 03:15

Two girls here who would love this book as very much interested in King Arthur and associated legend.

Lariflete · 28/06/2017 21:18

I hope we win a copy of this, DD would love it (even though she's a bit younger than the guide age). She adored the talking animals in the Chronicles of Narnia and this looks similar!