Paperback
Titles in this set: viking boy greek boy anglo-saxon boy roman boy condition: brand new format: paperback isbn: 9781529539509 publisher: walker books age range: 9-12 years overview: this tony bradman collection brings together four fast-paced historical adventures, each dropping a young hero into a pivotal moment of the ancient or early medieval world. Viking boy, greek boy, anglo-saxon boy and roman boy turn key stage 2 history topics into gripping fiction full of danger, loyalty and self-discovery. Ideal for readers aged nine to twelve who love action, real history and strong young protagonists, this paperback set is a brilliant addition to any bookshelf, classroom or gift list. About the books: in viking boy, gunnar's peaceful life as a chieftain's son is shattered when raiders led by skuli kill his father, sending him on a vengeful voyage steeped in norse myth. Anglo-saxon boy follows a young hero navigating the brutal power struggles and family feuds of eleventh-century england as the fateful battle of hastings draws near, exploring the human cost behind the crown. Roman boy sees a young protagonist confront celtic rebels, a vengeful stepfather and his own self-doubt as he serves in the roman legion under a false identity, uncovering long-hidden truths about his past. Greek boy takes the series to ancient greece, following nikos, son of an important athenian politician, into a dangerous mission of espionage and treachery during the persian wars. Across all...