Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for the City of Gold (Historical Storybooks)

Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for the City of Gold (Historical Storybooks)

by Gini Wade (Illustrator), Alan Childs (Author)

Synopsis

The central figure in this story is Ben Wharton, who in 1595, when he is 12 years old, becomes cabin boy aboard Raleigh's ship. He joins Raleigh on his quest for the legendary 'City of Gold' in South America. Ben can't wait for this great adventure, but little does he know what awaits him - endless weeks at sea, thirst, hunger and warlike natives. But Raleigh and his men are prepared to risk anything for the sake of gold...

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Publisher: Hodder Wayland
Published: 25 Oct 2001

ISBN 10: 0750237597
ISBN 13: 9780750237598
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Author Bio
Alan Childs has taught for thirty years in primary and middle schools, and organizes 'living history' projects for children. He published his first book in 1991, a Tudor spy story called 'Under the Rose'.