His kingdom was magical, his knights were loyal, and his life was filled with adventure. . . . Young Arthur Pendragon became High King of England the instant he pulled the mysterious sword from within the stone. He unlocked the magic within the sword Excalibur, and won the heart of the Lady Guenever. At his side through quests and adventures were the Knights of the Round Table--among Gawain, who faced certain death at the hands of the Green Knight; Percival, who learned that it took more than a victory on horseback to win a place at the Round Table; and Lancelot, who daily felt a passion...
His kingdom was magical, his knights were loyal, and his life was filled with adventure. . . . Young Arthur Pendragon became High King of England ...
From author Rosemary Sutcliff, author of the classic tale The Eagle of the Ninth, comes Outcast, the tale of an orphan boy in the ancient world.
When a Roman ship is wrecked off the coast of Britain, an infant, Beric, is the only survivor, saved by members of a British tribe. They name him Beric and bring him up among them, until the time comes when they can ignore his ancestry no longer. Then Beric is cast out from the only home he has ever known and forced to find his one place in a treacherous world.
With illustrations by Richard Kennedy,...
From author Rosemary Sutcliff, author of the classic tale The Eagle of the Ninth, comes Outcast, the tale of an orphan boy in the ...
Discovered among Rosemary Sutcliff 's papers after her death in 1992, Sword Song is the swashbuckling epic of a young Viking swordsman, banished from his home for unintentionally killing a man, who takes up a new life as a mercenary.
Discovered among Rosemary Sutcliff 's papers after her death in 1992, Sword Song is the swashbuckling epic of a young Viking swordsman, banished fr...
For Greek myth fans, those who can't get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths King Odysseus and the Greeks have triumphed over the Trojans. At long last, they are able to set sail for home and the loving family Odysseus left behind. But for the heroic king, the return voyage holds hazards far greater than any he faced during the war. Forced by treacherous winds into unknown seas, Odysseus and his crew must face...
For Greek myth fans, those who can't get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this ...
For Greek myth fans, those who can't get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths As the gods and goddesses of Olympus scheme, the ancient world is thrown into turmoil when Helen, the most beautiful woman in all of Greece, is stolen away by her Trojan love. Inflamed by jealousy, the Greek king seeks lethal vengeance and sends his black war ships to descend on the city of Troy. In the siege that follows, history's...
For Greek myth fans, those who can't get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this ...
Set in the Iron Age, and based on the White Horse of Uffington on the Berkshire Downs, this is the story of Lubrhin Dhu, who feels that his unusual talent for drawing sets him apart from the rest of his tribe. The award-winning author has written more than 50 historical novels for children.
Set in the Iron Age, and based on the White Horse of Uffington on the Berkshire Downs, this is the story of Lubrhin Dhu, who feels that his unusual ta...
Following the death of her grandmother, Tamsyn is sent to stay with her uncle, the armourer, and his family in London - dashing the hopes she had to set sail with her seafaring uncle. It isn't too long before Tamsyn fits in. This story is set in the time of Henry VIII.
Following the death of her grandmother, Tamsyn is sent to stay with her uncle, the armourer, and his family in London - dashing the hopes she had to s...
With the northern tribes threatened by Saxons, King Mynydogg dreams of uniting the Britons into a force that will vanquish the invaders. He summons 300 fighting men to be trained in the old skills of battle. The award-winning author has written more than 50 historical novels for children.
With the northern tribes threatened by Saxons, King Mynydogg dreams of uniting the Britons into a force that will vanquish the invaders. He summons 30...
Two Rosemary Sutcliff adventures set in Roman Britain. "A Circlet of Oak Leaves" gradually reveals the mystery behind a humble horse-breeder's award for outstanding bravery, and "Eagle's Egg" follows the fortunes of a young standard-bearer, seeking promoti
Two Rosemary Sutcliff adventures set in Roman Britain. "A Circlet of Oak Leaves" gradually reveals the mystery behind a humble horse-breeder's award f...
