An enslaved Saxon lad mounts a daring escape from his life of hardship and loneliness, to join a warrior girl in her quest for justice and peace.
Together the new friends embark on a race against time to stop the neighbouring tribes of Saxons and Jutes from going to war.
A tale of divided loyalties, friendship and the desire to belong, this adventure immerses children aged 7+ in Anglo Saxon customs, culture and beliefs.
Historically accurate fiction for children in KS2, ages 7 - 11
Includes a helpful factual section at the back of the book to teach children more about Anglo Saxon life
Free text linked activity sheets - perfect to use in the classroom.
Celebrates themes of unity, justice and friendship across tribal divides
Teachers looking for a novel to use with their Anglo Saxon topic will warmly welcome this exciting new book. The story is well researched and makes it easy for pupils to engage imaginatively with the historical setting as seen through the eyes of a child. -- Books For Topics website
This is an excellently written narrative that really evokes the period, bringing the reader a cast of characters to relish. The historical background is authentic, and the excitement of the period is conveyed really well, to draw in the reader. -- Parents-in-Touch magazine
"The mythology of the time is deftly conjured… A rewarding read." – The School Librarian Journal
“I really liked this story for the simple reason that while we read it the kids were constantly learning about what life would have been like in the Anglo-Saxons time.… I really felt by reading this story about Bron the kids learnt an incredible amount about the general life during the Anglo-Saxon times.” – OFamily Learning Together
There are free, downloadable activity sheets to accompany the book,download them here.
Teachers who buy a class set of books can book a free, online author visit from NS Blackman - details here
Teachers who buy a class set of books are eligible for a 30% discount
Direct from the publisher - just add to the cart!
School Orders - 30% discount and free online author visit: available for 30+ classroom copies. Please email for a 30% discount - info@dinosaurbooks.co.uk and click here for author visit information
Bookshop.org - an online site that raises money for independent high street booksellers
Buy on Amazon
Our books can also be ordered from all educational suppliers and in person, at your local UK high street bookstore - please support you local bookshop where you can!
An enslaved Saxon lad mounts a daring escape from his life of hardship and loneliness, to join a warrior girl in her quest for justice and peace.
Together the new friends embark on a race against time to stop the neighbouring tribes of Saxons and Jutes from going to war.
A tale of divided loyalties, friendship and the desire to belong, this adventure immerses children aged 7+ in Anglo Saxon customs, culture and beliefs.
Historically accurate fiction for children in KS2, ages 7 - 11
Includes a helpful factual section at the back of the book to teach children more about Anglo Saxon life
Free text linked activity sheets - perfect to use in the classroom.
Celebrates themes of unity, justice and friendship across tribal divides
Teachers looking for a novel to use with their Anglo Saxon topic will warmly welcome this exciting new book. The story is well researched and makes it easy for pupils to engage imaginatively with the historical setting as seen through the eyes of a child. -- Books For Topics website
This is an excellently written narrative that really evokes the period, bringing the reader a cast of characters to relish. The historical background is authentic, and the excitement of the period is conveyed really well, to draw in the reader. -- Parents-in-Touch magazine
"The mythology of the time is deftly conjured… A rewarding read." – The School Librarian Journal
“I really liked this story for the simple reason that while we read it the kids were constantly learning about what life would have been like in the Anglo-Saxons time.… I really felt by reading this story about Bron the kids learnt an incredible amount about the general life during the Anglo-Saxon times.” – OFamily Learning Together
There are free, downloadable activity sheets to accompany the book,download them here.
Teachers who buy a class set of books can book a free, online author visit from NS Blackman - details here
Teachers who buy a class set of books are eligible for a 30% discount
Direct from the publisher - just add to the cart!
School Orders - 30% discount and free online author visit: available for 30+ classroom copies. Please email for a 30% discount - info@dinosaurbooks.co.uk and click here for author visit information
Bookshop.org - an online site that raises money for independent high street booksellers
Buy on Amazon
Our books can also be ordered from all educational suppliers and in person, at your local UK high street bookstore - please support you local bookshop where you can!
N.S Blackman is a London-based writer, illustrator and dad of two. He is the author of the popular Dinotek Adventures series for young readers, as well as other middle grade adventures and early reader chapter books.
Paperback: 192 pages
Dimensions: 19.8 x 1.4 x 12.9 cm
ISBN 9780993010576
AGES 7+
