Arthur Trilogy Books in Order

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The Arthur Trilogy by Kevin Crossley-Holland is a historical fiction series set in medieval England and Wales, following the life of Arthur de Caldicot as he navigates his coming-of-age journey. The series uses a magical Seeing Stone to connect Arthur to the legendary King Arthur, offering glimpses into historical events and the challenges of his time. Themes of duty, identity, and the weight of history recur throughout the narrative.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. The Seeing Stone

    2000 · Kevin Crossley-Holland

    The Seeing Stone is a historical novel for children or young adults, written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by Orion in 2000, the first book…

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  2. Cover of At the Crossing Places

    At the Crossing Places

    2001 · Kevin Crossley-Holland

    Set in late twelfth-century England, this novel follows thirteen-year-old Arthur as he begins a new stage of life, becoming squire to Lord Stephen at…

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  3. Cover of King of the Middle March

    King of the Middle March

    2003 · Kevin Crossley-Holland

    Arthur de Caldicot, on his way to becoming a man, witnesses the horrors of the Fourth Crusade in Venice and Zara, as well as the downfall of King…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Arthur Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Seeing Stone”. Start with “The Seeing Stone.”

How many books are in the Arthur Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Kevin Crossley-Holland , published between 2000–2003.

Where can I buy the Arthur Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.