Saxon Tales: The Lord who Lost his Head

Subjects

History Time - blasts from the past

Average rating

4 out 5

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ It's tough being a peasant in Saxon Britain. The taxes are too high, there are bandits everywhere, and rabbit porridge for dinner every night. Even worse, now the local thane, Lord Ethelbert, is plotting to take King Offa's throne, and the villagers are caught in the crossfire. Can clever young Marian keep the peace? More importantly, can she keep her head? Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Saxon times and an exciting adventure. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps

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Doctor Gloriana Banana 02.09.2024

It was an amazing fictious book written from the perspective of a girl who ends up going on a strange journey. It has funny moments all the while also having plenty of clever ones too.

Ambassador Cornetto Paperclip 14.07.2023

I thought the book was okay. My favourite character was Marian because she was very powerful and fierce. Yes I would recommend this book to someone who likes Terry Deary.

Queen Cilla Bookmark 04.09.2021

it is a fiction book, a tale of a girl how had to deliver the taxes to king offa set in saxon times. its a dangerous journey and even when you reach the pales your still in danger. it is a great read with an unexpected twist at the end. terry deary is a great author and also wrote horrible history's. I would recommend this book to people who like tales set in history.

Senorita Cynthia Mystery 10.10.2020

I like this book My favourite character is Kenrick I definitely recommend this book

Anonymous 02.09.2020

It thought it was a really good book. my favourite character was Kenrick. It interested me with the bit where the main character’s father listens to what the bandits say and said that he would bring the bandits twice as much gold the next day. I would recommending to anyone.

Captain Poseidon Luther 07.08.2020