Crusade by Linda Press Wulf
Robert: Left on the steps of a church as a baby, Robert was often hungry but never stole food like the other orphans in town. Introverted and extraordinarily intelligent, he knew all the Latin prayers and hymns by heart by the time he was five years old. Georgette: Her own mother died in childbirth, leaving Georgette with a father who, seventeen at the time, had neither experience nor aptitude as a nurturing parent, and a brother known in town as Le Fuer - The Spitfire - for his terrible temper. Perhaps to replace something missing from their own lives, both Robert and Georgette are drawn to the news of a crusader, twelve or thirteen, no older than themselves, travelling down through France with thousands of followers - all, unbelievably, children too. Of those thousands, this is the incredible story of two. A story of hardship, loss and of love.
Praise for The Night of the Burning:
‘Extremely powerful. . a very impressive achievement' * Robert Dunbar *
‘An absorbing and unforgettable read' * Financial Times *
‘With bittersweet overtones, it reminds the reader of human savagery yet also shows the caring strength of one man and the power of sisterly ties' * The Bookseller *
‘The historical background is deftly drawn, and both protagonists display a quiet heroism. A thought-provoking read' * School Librarian *
‘Extremely powerful. . a very impressive achievement' * Robert Dunbar *
‘An absorbing and unforgettable read' * Financial Times *
‘With bittersweet overtones, it reminds the reader of human savagery yet also shows the caring strength of one man and the power of sisterly ties' * The Bookseller *
‘The historical background is deftly drawn, and both protagonists display a quiet heroism. A thought-provoking read' * School Librarian *
Linda Press Wulf has worked as an editor, journalist and English teacher. She was born in South Africa and now lives in California with her husband Stanley and her two sons. Her incredible debut The Night of the Burning was the recipient of a Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408804841 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408804840 |
| Title | Crusade |
| Author | Linda Press Wulf |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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