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Britannia: Great Stories from British History
Britannia: Great Stories from British History
paperback
Published:
27 February, 2014
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781444013900 |
| ISBN10 | 1444013904 |
| Number Of Pages | 264 |
| Item Weight | 1079 g |
| Product Dimensions | 228 x 18 x 268 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Orion Children's Books |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | UK ed. |
Media Reviews
A Beautifully written and impressively comprehensive collection...featuring giants and ghosts alongside monarchs, scientists and explorers ...a fantastic starting point for young historians. -- TEACH PRIMARY * TEACH PRIMARY *
[Geraldine McCaughrean's] one of the best storytellers around - if not the best. 5/5 stars * THE BOOKBAG *
This is an inspiring collection ... a very impressive book * THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
This beautifully illustrated book is a must for any bookshelf. It's packed with fascinating tales from British history, brought to life by award-winning Geraldine McCaughrean. Ghost stories, love stories, stories of war and rebellion, there is a tale for everyone here. A treasure chest to dip into again and again. * TBK MAGAZINE *
History, folklore, myth and propaganda blend in this compendium of stories, which are a manageable length with lively illustrations' * TELEGRAPH MAGAZINE *
These stories would read aloud brilliantly. They are the work of an expert storyteller ... Looks good, feels good and is good. * CAROUSEL *
Author's Bio
Geraldine McCaughrean's novels and retellings for children have won her the CARNEGIE MEDAL, the GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S FICTION AWARD, the WHITBREAD AWARD and the BEEFEATER AWARD. A prolific author who writes for all ages, she lives in Berkshire with her family.