The Telling Pool

The Telling Pool

<I>A haunting story of destiny and magic in the time of the Crusades</I><BR><BR>In this compelling fantasy from cult favorite David Clement-Davies, a boy learns his fate is caught up with that of a king. When Rhodri Falcon has his fortune told at the village fair, he learns about the Telling Pool, a mystical spring in the heart of the forest that shows great secrets of the past, present, and future. What he glimpses in the pool will set him on a quest to free his father from the grip of an enchantress and to save his country from an old curse, dating back to the time of King Arthur. <BR><BR>Expertly told, <I>The Telling Pool</I> transports young readers to the days of the Crusades, a time of conflict that mirrors our own. <BR><BR><B>Praise for The Telling Pool<BR><BR> “A satisfying and well-crafted story” —<I>Booklist</I><BR><BR> “A satisfying and well-crafted story that through Arthurian lore, brings a steadfast young boy to manhood and adult understanding.” —<I>Booklist</I><BR><BR> “An intriguing tale . . .”—<I><VOYA</I><BR><BR> “Adds some new facets to Arthurian legend . . . An action packed suspenseful battle of wills . . .”—<I>BCCB</I><BR><BR> “Clement-Davies draws you into his story and holds you there firmly with itsconstant intrigue and fantastic descriptions.”—<I>The Santa Fe New </I>Mexican<BR><BR> “Interweaving this historical fiction with a liberal dose of Arthurian legend, Clement-Davies creates a rich mixture of themes and metaphors.”—<I>School Library Journal</I></B>