Praise for The Letter for the King:"Dragt's orderly prose describes a journey of refreshing unpredictability and unusual wisdom. Her unhurried style and sustained narrative perspective give the tale a lucidity[.] Tiuri is a thinking as well as an acting hero, whose judgment deepens and broadens through leadership and friendship." --Horn Book"Dragt conjures up elements of Tolkien and the Arthurian mythos, combining the traditional hero's journey with an episodic structure, as though the novel was made for serial storytelling, or to be read aloud. [T]he rich language, lush descriptions, and sense of wonder allow it to hold its own against any competitor." --Publishers Weekly"[R]eaders . . . will be enchanted by its timeless sense of wonder and adventure. This hero's journey evokes a legend in the making, and Tiuri embodies the classic knightly ideals of honor, valor, and chivalry." --Booklist (online)"The English translation of a prizewinning 1962 Dutch historical adventure exhibits . . . old-school charms[.]" --Kirkus Reviews"[T]he characters are appealing and the action will keep readers engaged." --School Library Journal"[A] timeless tale . . . This is a book for those who have enjoyed legendary or contemporary stories of the battle between good and evil. [T]he clarity and beauty of the writing make it suitable for all ages." --VOYAInternational praise for The Letter for the King:"The story has the quality of a legend."--Nederlands Bagblad, Netherlands "There ought to be a warning written on it: 'Watch out: Whoever reads this book will forget everything that's happening around them.'"--Die Ziet, Germany"Cinematic in its visual detail."--Irish Times, Ireland"The plot is central, and extremely gripping, but the writing also delivers lovely detail and evocative description."--The Guardian, England Selected Book of the Year by three British publications: The Times, The Sunday Times, and Metro --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Tonke Dragt was born in Indonesia in 1930. At twelve, she wrote her first book (with a friend) while interned in a camp run by Japanese occupiers. Her family moved to the Netherlands after the war. Dragt studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and became an art teacher. She published her first book in 1961, followed in 1962 by The Letter for the King, which has won numerous awards and has been translated into sixteen languages. Dragt was awarded the Dutch State Prize for Youth Literature and was knighted in 2001. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.