Synopses & Reviews
"For a child poised between Harry Potter and Tolkien, there really is nothing better than Sutcliff."and#151;The New Yorker
"Rosemary Sutcliff is a spellbinder."and#151;New York Times Book Review
"The preeminent master of British historical fiction for young people."and#151;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 boyand#151;captured from a raiding party and held prisoner by her fatherand#151;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 failingsand#151;and feelings that transcend time and history.
British author Rosemary Sutcliff (1920and#150;1992) authored more than fifty books including The Eagle of the Ninth, The Lantern Bearers, Sword at Sunset, and Song for a Dark Queen. Acclaimed for her historical novels for young adults, she won many book awards including The Carnegie Medal, the UK's oldest and most prestigious book award for children's writing.
Victor Ambrus has twice won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Gold Medal for Illustration. He has illustrated over 200 books.
Synopsis
In these three stories of youthful courage, honor, and friendship we learn people of ancient times were much like us.
Synopsis
Cherished author Rosemary Sutcliff has set these stories of youthful courage and fidelity among the clans of ancient Wales and Ireland, the cavalrymen of the Roman Legions, and the young athletes in the early days of the Olympics. In each story the characters are full of heart and human failingsand#8212;and feelings that transcend time and history.
Rosemary Sutcliff (1920and#8211;1992) was an award-winning, internationally acclaimed author of historical fiction and children's literature. Her books include The Eagle of the Ninth, Sword at Sunset, Song for a Dark Queen, and The Mark of the Horse Lord.
About the Author
Rosemary Sutcliff: Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) was an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed author of historical fiction and children's literature. Her books include The Eagle of the Ninth, Sword at Sunset, Song for a Dark Queen, and The Mark of the Horse Lord.