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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|image = Legends of Camelot paperback book.jpg | |image = Legends of Camelot paperback book.jpg | ||
|number = | |number = | ||
|doctor = Tenth Doctor | |doctor = Tenth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Donna Noble|Donna]] | |companions = [[Donna Noble|Donna]] | ||
|featuring = [[King | |featuring = [[King Arthur]] | ||
|enemy = | |enemy = | ||
|setting = [[Camelot]] | |setting = [[Camelot]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Jacqueline Rayner | ||
|editor = [[Emil Fortune]] | |editor = [[Emil Fortune]] | ||
|publisher = BBC Children's Books | |publisher = BBC Children's Books | ||
|release date = | |release date = 10 June 2021 | ||
|cover = | |cover = [[Angelo Rinaldi]] | ||
|illustrator = | |illustrator = | ||
|read by = | |read by = | ||
|format =23 chapters | |format = 23 chapters | ||
|isbn = ISBN 9781405947985 | |isbn = ISBN 9781405947985 | ||
|trailer = | |trailer = | ||
|series = [[ | |series = [[Puffin Classics crossovers]] | ||
|prev = The Wonderful Doctor of Oz (novel) | |prev = The Wonderful Doctor of Oz (novel) | ||
|next = The Return of Robin Hood (novel) | |next = The Return of Robin Hood (novel) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second novel released in the [[Puffin Classics crossovers]] range on [[10 June (releases)|10 June]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]]{{fact}} by [[BBC Children's Books]]. Written by [[Jacqueline Rayner]], it featured the [[Tenth Doctor]] and as an adaption of the legends of [[King Arthur]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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* [[Guardian of Magic|Morgwen]] | * [[Guardian of Magic|Morgwen]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
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* Donna mentions television shows [[EastEnders]], ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess]]'', and ''[[Bullseye]].'' | * Donna mentions television shows [[EastEnders]], ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess]]'', and ''[[Bullseye]].'' | ||
* Donna mentions literary works [[Sherlock Holmes]] and the ''[[The Beano|Beano]]''. | * Donna mentions literary works [[Sherlock Holmes]] and the ''[[The Beano|Beano]]''. | ||
* After learning that he was Merlin, Donna begins asking if he was also [[Robin Hood]], [[the Wizard of Oz]], or [[Bigfoot]]. | |||
* The Doctor mentions that 'The uncle of a [[Spider-Man|friend of mine]] once said, “''With great power comes great responsibility''.”' | * The Doctor mentions that 'The uncle of a [[Spider-Man|friend of mine]] once said, “''With great power comes great responsibility''.”' | ||
* The Doctor refers to twin characters from media including Balin and Dwalin (from [[The Hobbit]]), Bifur, Bofur and Bombur (from [[the Hobbit]]), Pinky and Perky, Pixie and Dixie (from Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks), Huey, Dewey and Louie (from Donald Ducks' Cartoons), and Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter (from Peter Rabbit). | * The Doctor refers to twin characters from media including Balin and Dwalin (from [[The Hobbit]]), Bifur, Bofur and Bombur (from [[the Hobbit]]), Pinky and Perky, Pixie and Dixie (from Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks), Huey, Dewey and Louie (from Donald Ducks' Cartoons), and Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter (from Peter Rabbit). | ||
* Donna mentions the 1982 band Spear of Destiny. | * Donna mentions the 1982 band Spear of Destiny. | ||
* The Doctor refers to a book called ''Time Lord Legends for Time Tots.'' | * The Doctor refers to a book called ''Time Lord Legends for Time Tots.'' | ||
* The Doctor mentions the [[William Shakespeare|Shakespearean]] | * The Doctor mentions the [[William Shakespeare|Shakespearean]] play [[A Midsummer Night's Dream|''A'' ''Midsummer Night’s Dream'']], and Donna quotes ''[[As You Like It]]''. | ||
* The Doctor has a yo-yo, a tennis ball and an apple in his pockets. | * The Doctor has a [[yo-yo]], a [[tennis ball]] and an [[apple]] in his pockets. | ||
=== Miscellaneous === | === Miscellaneous === | ||
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* This is not the first time the Doctor has been involved in Arthurian mythology: | * This is not the first time the Doctor has been involved in Arthurian mythology: | ||
** The [[Fourth Doctor]] claimed to have taught [[Lancelot]] how to use a [[sword]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Wolfsbane (novel)|Wolfsbane]]'') | ** The [[Fourth Doctor]] claimed to have taught [[Lancelot]] how to use a [[sword]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Wolfsbane (novel)|Wolfsbane]]'') | ||
** The [[Fifth Doctor]] and [[The Master#In | ** The [[Fifth Doctor]] and [[The Master#In Tremas.27 body|the Master]] once crossed paths in the presence of King Arthur. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Creation of Camelot]]'') The [[Fifth Doctor]] was also suprised upon seeing Merlin sitting on a council of the [[Higher Evolutionary|Higher Evolutionaries]] in [[the Matrix]] alongside [[Rassilon]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Tides of Time (comic story)|The Tides of Time]]'') | ||
** The [[Seventh Doctor]] encountered individuals related to the King Arthur legend, as they crossed dimensions in an invasion of Earth in Carbury. ([[TV]]: ''[[Battlefield (TV story)|Battlefield]]'') This account was heavily discussed and referenced by the Tenth Doctor and Donna. | ** The [[Seventh Doctor]] encountered individuals related to the King Arthur legend, as they crossed dimensions in an invasion of Earth in Carbury. ([[TV]]: ''[[Battlefield (TV story)|Battlefield]]'') This account was heavily discussed and referenced by the Tenth Doctor and Donna. | ||
** The [[Eighth Doctor]] encountered individuals related to the King Arthur legend, called himself Merlin and created messages for his past self. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[One Fateful Knight (short story)|One Fateful Knight]]'') Other accounts also claimed that [[The Doctor (Battlefield)|a future, red-haired incarnation of the Doctor]] also became Merlin, although the Eighth Doctor believed it was merely another Time Lord posing as the Doctor. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Battlefield (novelisation)|Battlefield]]'', ''[[Happy Endings (novel)|Happy Endings]]'', et al.) | ** The [[Eighth Doctor]] encountered individuals related to the King Arthur legend, called himself Merlin and created messages for his past self. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[One Fateful Knight (short story)|One Fateful Knight]]'') Other accounts also claimed that [[The Doctor (Battlefield)|a future, red-haired incarnation of the Doctor]] also became Merlin, although the Eighth Doctor believed it was merely another Time Lord posing as the Doctor. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Battlefield (novelisation)|Battlefield]]'', ''[[Happy Endings (novel)|Happy Endings]]'', et al.) | ||
** The [[Tenth Doctor]] claimed that he was once called Merlin by [[King Arthur]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Fugitive (comic story)|Fugitive]]'') | ** The [[Tenth Doctor]] claimed that he was once called Merlin by [[King Arthur]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Fugitive (comic story)|Fugitive]]'') | ||
** The [[Twelfth Doctor]] said he once met a young [[King Arthur]] who was looking for a [[sword]]. The Doctor pulled the sword from within the [[stone]]<nowiki/> and was made [[King]] of [[England]] for a day before abdicating in favour of Arthur. ([[ | ** The [[Twelfth Doctor]] said he once met a young [[King Arthur]] who was looking for a [[sword]]. The Doctor pulled the sword from within the [[stone]]<nowiki/> and was made [[King]] of [[England]] for a day before abdicating in favour of Arthur. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Silhouette (Silhouette)|Silhouette]]'') | ||
* The Doctor uses a [[crank handle]] to open the TARDIS door. ([[TV]]: ''[[Death to the Daleks (TV story)|Death to the Daleks]]''; ''[[AUDIO]]'': ''[[The Gift (audio story)|The Gift]]'') | * The Doctor uses a [[crank handle]] to open the TARDIS door. ([[TV]]: ''[[Death to the Daleks (TV story)|Death to the Daleks]]''; ''[[AUDIO]]'': ''[[The Gift (audio story)|The Gift]]'') | ||
* The Doctor refers to his time in his [[Seventh Doctor|Seventh Incarnation]] as being all mysterious and manipulative, the rebellious phase one goes through when turning a thousand years old, and slipping notes to himself from the future would be something he would have done. | * The Doctor refers to his time in his [[Seventh Doctor|Seventh Incarnation]] as being all mysterious and manipulative, the rebellious phase one goes through when turning a thousand years old, and slipping notes to himself from the future would be something he would have done. | ||
* The Doctor lists previous titles, positions and names he has held: | * The Doctor lists previous titles, positions and names he has held: Doctor, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Name of the Doctor (TV story)|The Name of the Doctor]]'') Scientific Adviser to [[UNIT]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space (TV story)|Spearhead from Space]]'', et al) one-time Lord President of the Time Lords, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]],'' et al) the Oncoming Storm, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]'') Destroyer of Worlds ([[TV]]: ''[[Journey's End (TV story)|Journey's End]]'') and Time's Champion ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Love and War (novel)|Love and War]]'') which was unique to the Seventh Doctor. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Room With No Doors (novel)|The Room With No Doors]]'') | ||
* The Doctor encountered the real Spear of Destiny in his [[Third Doctor|Third Incarnation]], battling the Master for possession of it. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') | * The Doctor encountered the real Spear of Destiny in his [[Third Doctor|Third Incarnation]], battling the Master for possession of it. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') | ||
* The Doctor compares the quest for the Shards to his first search for the [[Key to Time]], involving collecting six things that were hidden in six different parts of the universe and could disguise themselves as anything. He mentions that one piece of the Key was a [[Calufrax|planet]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet (TV story)|The Pirate Planet]]'') one was a [[Astra of Atrios|person]], one was swallowed by a [[Kroll|giant god octopus]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of Kroll (TV story)|The Power of Kroll]]'') and he had to deal with four versions of [[Romana I|his companion]] including her, her double, her robot double and her double’s robot double. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara (TV story)|The Androids of Tara]]'') | * The Doctor compares the quest for the Shards to his first search for the [[Key to Time]], involving collecting six things that were hidden in six different parts of the universe and could disguise themselves as anything. He mentions that one piece of the Key was a [[Calufrax|planet]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet (TV story)|The Pirate Planet]]'') one was a [[Astra of Atrios|person]], one was swallowed by a [[Kroll|giant god octopus]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of Kroll (TV story)|The Power of Kroll]]'') and he had to deal with four versions of [[Romana I|his companion]] including her, her double, her robot double and her double’s robot double. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara (TV story)|The Androids of Tara]]'') | ||
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== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Tenth Doctor novels]] | [[Category:Tenth Doctor novels]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in England]] | [[Category:Stories set in England]] | ||
[[Category:Puffin Classics crossover novels]] | |||