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Chosen by April 2012 Guest Editor, Charlie Higson:

"The 60s and early 70s, when I was growing up, was a golden age for children’s historical fiction, with the likes of Henry Treece, Geoffrey Trease, Rosemary Sutcliff and Mary Renault selling a huge number of books. I read a lot of this stuff, particularly anything set in the middle ages. Basically I would pounce on anything in which the hero had a sword. Most of these books are now sadly out of print. The need for these kind of sword and legging sagas has perhaps been filled by fantasy fiction. But, as is the way with these things, I'm sure there will come a time when kids’ historical fiction will return to the spotlight. I read H. M. Castor’s book when it came out, and I love the way it makes the characters and story (Henry VIII) relevant and immediate for modern readers. I have put it in here in the hope that it might be part of a revival!"

The Lovereading comment:

This is the story of Henry VIII from handsome young prince to cruel king. How did this talented skilful warrior turn into a villainous monster? This is historical fiction at its best but played out from a different angle with the tension of a psychological thriller and the eeriness of a ghost story with a contemporary and original writing style. It's also beautifully and lavishly produced in a hardback format.  

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