This delightful, made for television movie, based on Meg Cabot's book, Avalon High is an inviting twist on a traditional tale. Ms. Cabot does an incredible job of pulling tweens into the story of King Arthur and his court using a modern high school and the dramas of "normal" high school life.
Allie is the new kid in school once again. The only child of professors who specialize in medieval history and literature, her world is routinely thrown into chaos as her parents move from university to university. Imagine the joy when she gets to history class to find out her text book was written by her parents- ouch! But life isn't all bad. She makes the track team, meets the football star, Will, and settles in quickly only to be startled when her parents spring another surprise. Luckily for Allie, this time, her parents have been offered a multi-year contract so she can actually stay for 3 years and graduate from Avalon High School.
As the fall progresses, lessons in history bring to light some interesting theories and myths about King Arthur and his possible return. Can Allie, Will and their friends figure out all the clues before the time comes? Can they determine who the evil Mordred is and how he will act?
Or are the myths just that? Is anything going to happen at all?
This movie, although set in high school is clearly geared toward the 10 to 14 year old age group. There are sub-plots that twist and turn throughout the movie making it fast paced and enjoyable. It debued on Disney Channel on November 12th and can be seen via reruns on Disney Channel or by checking http://www.disney.com/.
Cabot, M. (2006). Avalon High. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.
Gillard, S. (Producer). (November 12, 2010). Avalon High. California.
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