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|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]] | |||
|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 = | |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 = | |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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* [[Donna Noble]] | * [[Donna Noble]] | ||
* King [[King Arthur|Arthur]] | * King [[King Arthur|Arthur]] | ||
* [[Guinevere]] | |||
* [[Lancelot]] | |||
* [[Guardian of Magic|Morgwen]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
=== Individuals === | === Individuals === | ||
* Donna knows about the Tenth Doctor's former companions [[Rose Tyler]] and [[Martha Jones]]. | * Donna knows about the Tenth Doctor's former companions [[Rose Tyler]] and [[Martha Jones]]. | ||
* The Doctor mentions that he learned swordsmanship from a Captain in Cleopatra’s bodyguard. | * The Doctor mentions that he learned swordsmanship from a Captain in Cleopatra’s bodyguard. | ||
* The Doctor mentions Iggy Pop and Phineas Gage. Donna mentions [[Idris Elba]]. | * The Doctor mentions [[Iggy Pop]] and [[Phineas Gage]]. Donna mentions [[Idris Elba]]. | ||
* The Doctor refers to [[Rassilon]] as the founder of the Time Lords. | * The Doctor refers to [[Rassilon]] as the founder of the Time Lords. | ||
=== Technology === | === Technology === | ||
* The Doctor loses the link to the [[Heart of the TARDIS]]. | * The Doctor loses the link to the [[Heart of the TARDIS]]. | ||
=== Cultural References === | === Cultural References === | ||
* Donna mentions television shows [[EastEnders]], ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess]]'', and ''[[Bullseye]].'' | |||
* Donna mentions television shows [[EastEnders]], ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess]]'', ''[[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 | * 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 === | |||
* The Doctor implies that [[COVID-19|something crazy]] happens in [[2020]]. | * The Doctor implies that [[COVID-19|something crazy]] happens in [[2020]]. | ||
* Donna intends to pick up snacks from the 1970s, including Pacers, Aztec bars, Tiger Tots, Ringos, Terry’s Chocolate Lemon, Sky Ray ice lollies, and Horror Bags. | * Donna intends to pick up snacks from the 1970s, including Pacers, Aztec bars, Tiger Tots, Ringos, Terry’s Chocolate Lemon, Sky Ray ice lollies, and Horror Bags. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
'' | * [[Penguin Random House]]'s official website mistakenly credits [[Emil Fortune]] (actually an editor) as the book's writer.<ref>[https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/678036/doctor-who-legends-of-camelot-by-emil-fortune/9781405947985 ''Legends of Camelot'' on penguinrandomhouse.ca]</ref> | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* 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]]'') | ||
* The Doctor observes that [[Lancelot]] reminds him of an old companion of his, a [[Ian Chesterton|science teacher]] who is now in his eighties in Donna's time. ([[TV]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]'' et al) Donna responds that the gorgeous ones always turn out to be either married or actually [[Lance Bennett|evil alien spider lackeys]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') | * The Doctor observes that [[Lancelot]] reminds him of an old companion of his, a [[Ian Chesterton|science teacher]] who is now in his eighties in Donna's time. ([[TV]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]'' et al) Donna responds that the gorgeous ones always turn out to be either married or actually [[Lance Bennett|evil alien spider lackeys]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') | ||
*The Tenth Doctor also used a pair of 3D glasses when observing the effects [[the Void]] had on people and objects. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doomsday (TV story)|Doomsday]]'') | * The Tenth Doctor also used a pair of 3D glasses when observing the effects [[the Void]] had on people and objects. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doomsday (TV story)|Doomsday]]'') | ||
*The Doctor tells [[Morgaine|Morgwen]] of how Donna asked him to save just one person in [[Pompeii]], which made him a better person. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Fires of Pompeii (TV story)|The Fires of Pompeii]], [[The Girl Who Died (TV story)|The Girl Who Died]]'') | * The Doctor tells [[Morgaine|Morgwen]] of how Donna asked him to save just one person in [[Pompeii]], which made him a better person. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Fires of Pompeii (TV story)|The Fires of Pompeii]], [[The Girl Who Died (TV story)|The Girl Who Died]]'') | ||
*The TARDIS' [[Hostile Action Displacement System]] is activated, jumping a few minutes into the future. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Krotons (TV story)|The Krotons]],'' [[PROSE]]: ''[[Dead of Winter (novel)|Dead of Winter]]'') | * The TARDIS' [[Hostile Action Displacement System]] is activated, jumping a few minutes into the future. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Krotons (TV story)|The Krotons]],'' [[PROSE]]: ''[[Dead of Winter (novel)|Dead of Winter]]'') | ||
*The Guardian of Might and Guardian of Magic appears similar to the [[White Guardian|White]] and [[Black Guardian]], the former being the emobdiment of order and the latter embodying chaos. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation (TV story)|The Ribos Operation]]'') | * The Guardian of Might and Guardian of Magic appears similar to the [[White Guardian|White]] and [[Black Guardian]], the former being the emobdiment of order and the latter embodying chaos. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation (TV story)|The Ribos Operation]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{penguin|321016/doctor-who--legends-of-camelot/9781405947985.html}} | * {{penguin|321016/doctor-who--legends-of-camelot/9781405947985.html}} | ||
== Footnotes == | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
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[[Category:Tenth Doctor novels]] | [[Category:Tenth Doctor novels]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in England]] | [[Category:Stories set in England]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:03, 15 March 2024
Legends of Camelot was the second novel released in the Puffin Classics crossovers range on 10 June 2021[source needed] 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[[edit] | [edit source]]
While investigating a strange energy in Carbury, the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble are pulled into a different dimension, smashing a giant hole into another world in the process.
As the magic of the hidden dimension slowly seeps out, the Doctor and Donna find themselves in Camelot, where a young squire, Arthur, comes to their aid, and when the Doctor is mistaken for Merlin, they are swept up in the glamorous and daring legends of the Knights of the Round Table.
But something far more menacing has been awakened. Caught in an ancient battle for power, Donna and the Doctor are sucked into a dangerous game. As each move is made and time spins faster, the Doctor must find a way to seal the rift before an unimaginable power is unleashed and the universe is laid to waste.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Individuals[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Donna knows about the Tenth Doctor's former companions Rose Tyler and Martha Jones.
- The Doctor mentions that he learned swordsmanship from a Captain in Cleopatra’s bodyguard.
- The Doctor mentions Iggy Pop and Phineas Gage. Donna mentions Idris Elba.
- The Doctor refers to Rassilon as the founder of the Time Lords.
Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor loses the link to the Heart of the TARDIS.
Cultural References[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Donna mentions television shows EastEnders, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Bullseye.
- Donna mentions literary works Sherlock Holmes and the 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 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).
- Donna mentions the 1982 band Spear of Destiny.
- The Doctor refers to a book called Time Lord Legends for Time Tots.
- The Doctor mentions the Shakespearean play 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.
Miscellaneous[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor implies that something crazy happens in 2020.
- Donna intends to pick up snacks from the 1970s, including Pacers, Aztec bars, Tiger Tots, Ringos, Terry’s Chocolate Lemon, Sky Ray ice lollies, and Horror Bags.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Penguin Random House's official website mistakenly credits Emil Fortune (actually an editor) as the book's writer.[1]
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- 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)
- The Fifth Doctor and 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 Evolutionaries in the Matrix alongside Rassilon. (COMIC: 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) 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) Other accounts also claimed that 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, Happy Endings, et al.)
- The Tenth Doctor claimed that he was once called Merlin by King Arthur. (COMIC: 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 and was made King of England for a day before abdicating in favour of Arthur. (PROSE: Silhouette)
- The Doctor uses a crank handle to open the TARDIS door. (TV: Death to the Daleks; AUDIO: The Gift)
- The Doctor refers to his time in his 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: Doctor, (TV: The Name of the Doctor) Scientific Adviser to UNIT, (TV: Spearhead from Space, et al) one-time Lord President of the Time Lords, (TV: The Deadly Assassin, et al) the Oncoming Storm, (TV: The Parting of the Ways) Destroyer of Worlds (TV: Journey's End) and Time's Champion (PROSE: Love and War) which was unique to the Seventh Doctor. (PROSE: The Room With No Doors)
- The Doctor encountered the real Spear of Destiny in his Third Incarnation, battling the Master for possession of it. (PROSE: 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 planet, (TV: The Pirate Planet) one was a person, one was swallowed by a giant god octopus, (TV: The Power of Kroll) and he had to deal with four versions of his companion including her, her double, her robot double and her double’s robot double. (TV: The Androids of Tara)
- The Doctor observes that Lancelot reminds him of an old companion of his, a science teacher who is now in his eighties in Donna's time. (TV: An Unearthly Child et al) Donna responds that the gorgeous ones always turn out to be either married or actually evil alien spider lackeys. (TV: The Runaway Bride)
- The Tenth Doctor also used a pair of 3D glasses when observing the effects the Void had on people and objects. (TV: Doomsday)
- The Doctor tells Morgwen of how Donna asked him to save just one person in Pompeii, which made him a better person. (TV: The Fires of Pompeii, The Girl Who Died)
- The TARDIS' Hostile Action Displacement System is activated, jumping a few minutes into the future. (TV: The Krotons, PROSE: Dead of Winter)
- The Guardian of Might and Guardian of Magic appears similar to the White and Black Guardian, the former being the emobdiment of order and the latter embodying chaos. (TV: The Ribos Operation)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Legends of Camelot page at Penguin Books
