Crusade
Crusade
paperback
Published:
28 July, 2016
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Description
Crusade is a richly detailed historical adventure, from Carnegie shortlisted author, Elizabeth Laird.
Two boys. Two faiths. One unholy war . . .
When Adam's mother dies unconfessed, he pledges to save her soul with dust from the Holy Land. Employed as a dog-boy for the local knight, Adam grabs the chance to join the Crusade to reclaim Jerusalem. He burns with determination to strike down the infidel enemy . . .
Salim, a merchant's son, is leading an uneventful life in the port of Acre - until news arrives that a Crusader attack is imminent. To keep Salim safe, his father buys him an apprenticeship with an esteemed, travelling doctor. But Salim's employment leads him to the heart of Sultan Saladin's camp - and into battle against the barbaric and unholy invaders . . .
Prizes
Short-listed for The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2008 (UK),Short-listed for Costa Children's Book Award 2008 (UK)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781509802968 |
| ISBN10 | 1509802967 |
| Number Of Pages | 400 |
| Item Weight | 278 g |
| Product Dimensions | 131 x 197 x 25 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Pan Macmillan |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Expertly researched, vividly told' * Publishing News *
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Author's Bio
Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of several much-loved children's books, including The Garbage King, The Prince Who Walked with Lions and The Fastest Boy in the World. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal six times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.