Most Popular Books by Rosemary Sutcliff

"For a child poised between Harry Potter and Tolkien, there really is nothing better than Sutcliff."—The New Yorker "Rosemary Sutcliff is a spellbinder."—New York Times Book Review "The preeminent master of British historical fiction for young people."—Kirkus Reviews Cherished author Rosemary Sutcliff presents three stories of youthful courage and fidelity in ancient times. The Chief''s Daughter: A Welsh chieftain''s daughter helps a young Irish boy—captured from a raiding party and held prisoner by her father—make his escape, risking the wrath of her gods and her Clan. A Circlet of Oak Leaves: A horse-trader is reminded of his past with the Roman Legions, of the life-changing, secret favor he once did a friend and the glory he will never be able to openly claim. A Crown of Wild Olives: A tentative, but caring, friendship is formed between two young runners, a Spartan and an Athenian, who will compete against each other for the Olympic Olive Crown and the honor of their warring nations. These stories are clever and powerful, the plots twisting and turning unexpectedly while the characters remain always true to their own moral codes. Indeed, in each story the characters are full of heart and human failings—and feelings that transcend time and history.

Justin goes to Britain to serve the Roman army as a surgeon, and when he discovers that the finance minister is betraying them to the local tribes, Justin asserts himself and gains self confidence in his decisions.

It is seventeenth-century Scotland, and the Covenanters – those wanting religious freedom from the dictates of English rule – are gathering strength. Hugh Herriott, fresh from a Covenanting background, finds himself working for redcoat Colonel Claverhouse and his Lady Jean: first as the stable-lad and in later years, as galloper to Claverhouse. The tension mounts between the two sides of the divided country. Claverhouse, with Hugh always by his side, leads his troops in bloody battle against the Covenanters, through forest and valley, village and town, victory... and loss.

The Irish and Scottish legends of Finn MacCool, drawn together in the form of a continuous narrative.

The well-known author of historical novels for young people describes her childhood and youth and her struggles with the devastating effects of rheumatoid arthritis.

''Traitor! Now is your death-time upon you!'' You may think you know all about King Arthur, the young boy who plucked the sword from the stone. You''ve probably heard stories about Merlin''s magic powers and the Knights of the round table...these are the stories we learn at school. But they are just the beginning. Here are tales of human sacrifice, dragons, sword fights to the death, noble quests, tragedy and great courage- this the real world of King Arthur. Are you brave enough to enter? Includes exclusive material- In the Backstory you can test your knowledge of the legends and find out which Knight of the Round Table you most resemble. Vintage Children''s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Biografie van de Britse roman- en kinderboekenschrijver Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936).

One fine spring day a down-at-heel minstrel finds a beautiful egg on the seashore. To help it hatch, he plays a tune on his harp. Out comes a dragon pup, no bigger than a kitten - and a special friendship is born. This picture book tells of the adventures of the pup and the minstrel.

Sword Song is the swashbuckling story of Bjarni, a Viking swordsman. Banished from his home, as a boy, for a murder he didn''t intend to commit, Bjarni takes up a new life as a mercenary. He journeys to the islands off the west coast of Scotland and there his life is shaped for years to come. A life that will see him fighting among the clan chiefs in feuds as bitter and bloody as can be imagined.This enthralling novel was the last thing Rosemary Sutcliff wrote and was discovered in a drawer after her death. It is published here in paperback for the first time.

Die Abenteuer von König Artus, der in jungen Jahren den Thron besteigt, die besten Ritter des Reiches in seiner berühmten Tafelrunde versammelt und nach blutigen Kämpfen den durch den Zauberer Merlin geweissagten Untergang seines Reiches erleben muss. Ab 12.

One of a series of boxed sets, each of which consists of three popular adventure stories for children, and a free poster providing information on all 24 titles in the series. This set contains Redwall, Switchers and The Sword and the Circle.

The adventures of a youth in Britain during the Saxon invasion.

Based on the lives of Walter Ralegh and Elizabeth I.

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Om de eer van zijn overleden vader te redden gaat een jonge Romein met zijn Britse vriend in het Brittannië van de 2e eeuw op zoek naar de verdwenen standaard van zijn vaders legioen.

En el año 117 d. C. la Novena Legión Hispánica se internó en las nieblas de Caledonia y entró en la leyenda, pues nadie tuvo nunca más noticia de ella ni de los hombres que la integraban. Veinte años después, Marco, hijo de unos centuriones de la desdichada legión, recala en Britania con su unidad de auxiliares galos. Gravemente herido durante un levantamiento de la población britana de origen celta, debe abandonar el servicio, pero se le presenta la oportunidad de correr la mayor aventura de su vida porque al norte del Muro de Adriano, entre las tribus todavía por conquistar, corre el rumor de que ha reaparecido un poderoso amuleto de guerra: el Águila de una legión romana. Sólo puede ser el Águila de la Novena y Marco se internará en las brumas del norte para arrebatar el trofeo a los bárbaros, devolver el honor a la legión de su padre y resolver el enigma de su misteriosa desaparición.

Nouvelle édition en 2019

Der junge Tristan tritt in den Dienst seines Onkels, des Königs von Cornwall. Zwischen ihnen entsteht eine enge Bindung, und Tristan kann dem König keinen Wunsch abschlagen. Auch als es darum geht, dem Regenten die Frau zu beschaffen, die seine Gemahlin werden soll, macht sich Tristan sofort auf die Suche. Er findet die Auserwählte, die irische Königstochter, und verliebt sich selbst unsterblich in sie. Die Autorin stützt sich bei ihrer Nacherzählung nicht auf die bekannte mittelalterliche Fassung Gottfried von Strassburgs, sondern auf die keltische Legende, gesponnen von Harfenspielern am Torffeuer. (Quelle: Verzeichnis ZKL).