| The Children of the New Forest Contributor(s): Marryat, Captain (Author), Paul, Hardy (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1925729826 ISBN-13: 9781925729825 Publisher: Living Book Press OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - Renaissance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.77 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Jacob Armitage, a local verderer, hears that Parliamentary soldiers looking for King Charles I are planning to burn down the home of the Beverley orphans he saves the children and rears them as his own grandchildren in a small cottage in the woods. But can aristocratic children, used to being served, learn to survive as simple foresters? This story was one of the first historical novels written for younger readers and has endured until today. Its classic themes of chivalry and bravery and the examples the children set are sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages. This edition features the gorgeous illustrations of Paul hardy throughout to add extra charm to an already incredible tale. |
