by ElizabethLaird (Author)
Crusade is a richly detailed historical adventure, from Carnegie shortlisted author, Elizabeth Laird.
Two boys. Two faiths. One unholy war . . .
When Adam's mother dies unconfessed, he pledges to save her soul with dust from the Holy Land. Employed as a dog-boy for the local knight, Adam grabs the chance to join the Crusade to reclaim Jerusalem. He burns with determination to strike down the infidel enemy . . .
Salim, a merchant's son, is leading an uneventful life in the port of Acre - until news arrives that a Crusader attack is imminent. To keep Salim safe, his father buys him an apprenticeship with an esteemed, travelling doctor. But Salim's employment leads him to the heart of Sultan Saladin's camp - and into battle against the barbaric and unholy invaders . . .
Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: Main Market
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Published: 28 Jul 2016
ISBN 10: 1509802967
ISBN 13: 9781509802968
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Two boys from opposing worlds come face to face in this thought-provoking historical adventure from a highly acclaimed author.