by Geraldine Mc Caughrean (Author)
Rebels and Royals includes stories about King Canute, Macbeth, Hereward the Wake, Lady Godiva, the murder of Thomas a Becket, Richard II and Blondel, King John's lost treasure, Robert the Bruce and the Spider, and the Black Prince. Black-and-white versions of Richard Brassey's exciting illustrations make this an extremely attractive and accessible book.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: 1st The Book People Edition
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 15 Nov 2001
ISBN 10: 1858818524
ISBN 13: 9781858818528
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 Author and artist both have great sales records The second in a series of five paperbacks taken from Geraldine McCaughrean's magnificent Britannia : 100 Stories from British History. Reviews: 'spellbindingly told' The Times 'a tour de force' Books for Keeps 'fresh, lively and accessible' Daily Telegraph