I Was There... is a perfect introduction for younger readers into stories from the past, allowing children to imagine that they were really there. I Was There... 1066 tells the thrilling story of a young page boy at the heart of the Battle of Hastings. Edwin risks everything to infiltrate the Norman army and find out William of Normany's plans for King Harold. Brilliantly reimagined, readers aged 7+ will love this vivid and exciting first-hand account of the last successful military invasion of England.
| ISBN: | 9781407197852 |
| Publication date: | 5th September 2019 |
| Author: | Jim Eldridge |
| Publisher: | Scholastic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | I Was There |
| Genres: |
True Stories Historical Fiction Children’s / Teenage fiction: Military and war fiction |
A book about friendship and a battle in 1066.
This book is about 2 boy's called Edwin and Osric. Edwin wants to go to battle but Osric doesn't. Edwin and Osric go to battle together, read the story to find out about their amazing friendship and how it helps them in the war.
We would recommend this book to children aged 5 - 10, who like fiction and non-fiction.... Read Full Review