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Knights, Kings and Conquerors: 20 Stories from British History (20 stories from Britannia)

Knights, Kings and Conquerors: 20 Stories from British History (20 stories from Britannia)

by Geraldine Mc Caughrean (Author)

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    Paperback 2001

    $3.28
Synopsis

The founding of London, the Glastonbury Thorn, the Romans, Boudicca, King Arthur, Hengist and Horsa, King Alfred and much more, in a selection from Geraldine McCaughrean's BRITANNIA: 100 STORIES FROM BRITISH HISTORY. These wonderful stories - each followed by a note explaining the historical facts - are a great read and are illustrated with black-and-white versions of Richard Brassey's exciting illustrations to the orignal book. The first of five attractive paperbacks which will cover the entire 100 stories - many of which can be found nowhere else.

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Format: Paperback
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 17 May 2001
ISBN 10: 1858818516
ISBN 13: 9781858818511
Book Overview: Britannia was a very high-profile book which got terrific reviews A unique collection of stories, many of which can be found nowhere else Geraldine McCaughrean is one of the best-known of all children's writers and winner of many awards Ricahrd Brassey is immensely popular with a great sales record The first in a series of five paperbacks, each containing 20 stories from Britannia: 100 Stories from British History to be followed later this year by Rebels and Royals and Daredevils and Desperadoes 'spellbindingly told' The Times 'a tour de force' Books for Keeps 'fresh, lively and accessible' Daily Telegraph

Author Bio
SALES POINTS Britannia was a very high-profile book which got terrific reviews A unique collection of stories, many of which can be found nowhere else Geraldine McCaughrean is one of the best-known of all children's writers and winner of many awards Ricahrd Brassey is immensely popular with a great sales record The first in a series of five paperbacks, each containing 20 stories from Britannia: 100 Stories from British History to be followed later this year by Rebels and Royals and Daredevils and Desperadoes 'spellbindingly told' The Times 'a tour de force' Books for Keeps 'fresh, lively and accessible' Daily Telegraph