Very different from the Netflix series.

My husband and I watched the recent series, which is very loosely based on this book. We enjoyed the TV series, although it was flawed. The book is so much better. I would have loved it as a kid if I had encountered it then. I highly recommend it. Great performance, too.

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Everything an epic adventure should be!

Letter for the King and its sequel Secrets of the Wild Wood were among my favorite books when I was growing up. When I first read Letter for the King, I remember being so spellbound by the story that I secretly kept on reading all through the night. Tonke Dragt's vivid descriptions really make the characters and the scenes take on a life of their own, and what starts out as a simple request to deliver a letter quickly builds up to a truly epic adventure. I was delighted to see these books in the Audible store, and I knew I had to have them for my collection.

The narrator has a pleasant voice and does an excellent job of distinguishing between the different characters. Having just finished listening to Letter to the King I can honestly say that I enjoyed both the story and the performance immensely, and I will happily recommend this book to both young and adult readers. I know I will be getting the sequel as soon as I have a credit available!

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Sweet book, written in the 1960s

This is a sweet book, written in the 1960s, and comes off as naive, and corny. The book has a "bygone era" vibe to it. It will appeal more to the young or young at heart. The Netflix series is nothing like the book, except the sharing of a few names. I loved this book and liked the Netflix series, but I am still confused why Netflix didn't make a film from this book and maybe have a related film based on the Netflix-written story.

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Fantastic Performance and Fantastic Story

Addis did a fabulous job bringing this story to life. Such a great story for both boys and girls, with very little violence, and with good values. Great adult read too.

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An exceptional classic mideval fantasy book

The world is one filled with chivalric knights, like those in King Arthur stories. No magic and no monsters, but lovable and honorable heroes in the one side and sharp witted villains on the other.

This is definitely one of those books I'll be coming back to every few years and one that I'll want to share with my kids when they are old enough.

best for a 13 yr boy not a 29 woman

my son liked the story for the most part. I had to power through. Netflix show has more action. overall nice coming of age.

To those on the fence.

A classic, to those young and young at heart. as well as lessons that should be learned by any of any age, that have yet to learn them. Truth does not become a lie, simply because the masses believe it. Hold to honor, and you will be better for it.

Excellent!

The book and the show on Netflix are completely different aside from the names. I got the book after seeing the show, which I loved. The book is excellent too, great story!

A modern classic

This tale of a young knight to be on a dangerous quest is worthy to be compared with the best tales of King Arthur and his knights. I highly recommend it.