Summary
A fascinating collection of tales set in Roman times, from the acclaimed historical writer, Rosemary Sutcliff.
Rosemary Sutcliff’s absorbing collection of stories cover the fall of Londinium to the building of Hadrian’s Wall, and the final departure of the Romans from Britain. Set at the time of the Roman occupation of Britain, they follow the fortunes of one family over three hundred years. All soldiers, they are linked by the Capricorn bracelet, first worn by the centurion Lucius fo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782950998 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1782950990 |
| Author: | Rosemary Sutcliff |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Red Fox Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 15 July 2013 |
| Weight: | 117g |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 129mm x 198mm |
| Audience Age: | 9-11 |
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Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children’s Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans.
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