Damaris Crocker had not lived her twelve years in smuggling country without knowing when a Run was planned. This night smugglers would bring more than just the usual contraband of brandy and lace. They would bring adventure, romance and danger in the form of a mysterious, wounded, young man . . .With over forty books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally acknowledged one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and many other honours, Rosemary was awarded the CBE in 1992 for services to children's literature.
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Damaris Crocker had not lived her twelve years in smuggling country without knowing when a Run was planned. .With over forty books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally acknowledged one of the finest writers of historical novels for children.
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A romantic and thrilling tale of smuggling and adventure by award-winning author, Rosemary Sutcliff.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781782950899
Publisert
2013-10-30
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Fox Classics
Vekt
117 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128

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Biographical note

Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans.