A most welcome reissue of a superb piece of accessible historical writing told from a most unusual viewpoint. Ultimately uplifting, this is an unflinching look at issues of social justice at the time of the Peasants Revolt.
Marcus Sedgwick, who won the Branford Boase Award in 2001, says: “Fire, Bed and Bone is one of those very short books that is nevertheless powerful and moving; one of those books which oozes confidence from the first line to the last. With it, Henrietta won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, and twenty-two years later I think it would still win.
It's far from being the first novel narrated by an animal, in this case a hunting hound witnessing the events of the Peasant's Revolt of 1381, but remains a masterclass in how to pull off that feat successfully. Its prose is robust and rhythmic; flawless in its execution, showing just what complex themes and stories one can address in a 'book for children’.”
"e;Powerful. Exciting. Original."e; Celia ReesThis award-winning classic speaks back to the divisions of fourteenth century Britain from the perspective of a much-loved hunting dog.Branford's Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning novel is a moving narrative about injustice, upheaval and survival in fourteenth century Britain.
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"e;Powerful. Exciting.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Fire, Bed and Bone and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Fire, Bed and Bone features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Fire, Bed and Bone was written by Henrietta Branford and published by Walker Books
£5.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
