Product Description

The founding of London, the Glastonbury Thorn, the Romans, Boudicca, King Arthur, Hengist and Horsa, King Alfred and much more, in a selection from Geraldine McCaughrean's BRITANNIA: 100 STORIES FROM BRITISH HISTORY. These wonderful stories - each followed by a note explaining the historical facts - are a great read and are illustrated with black-and-white versions of Richard Brassey's exciting illustrations to the orignal book. The first of five attractive paperbacks which will cover the entire 100 stories - many of which can be found nowhere else.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #536835 in Books
• Published on: 2001-05-17
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
SALES POINTS Britannia was a very high-profile book which got terrific reviews A unique collection of stories, many of which can be found nowhere else Geraldine McCaughrean is one of the best-known of all children's writers and winner of many awards Ricahrd Brassey is immensely popular with a great sales record The first in a series of five paperbacks, each containing 20 stories from Britannia: 100 Stories from British History to be followed later this year by Rebels and Royals and Daredevils and Desperadoes 'spellbindingly told' The Times 'a tour de force' Books for Keeps 'fresh, lively and accessible' Daily Telegraph

Customer Reviews

Excellent!
These are excellent short retellings of events and legends from British history. Unlike many legend-type books that rely on the pictures and have terrible text, these are written by an author who is very skilful in the use of language. Brilliant for reading aloud or alone. A short page after each story gives some historical background and comment on how much truth there is likely to be in the story.