Heather, Oak, and Olive by Rosemary Sutcliff

Heather, Oak, and Olive by Rosemary Sutcliff

For a child poised between Harry Potter and Tolkien, there really is nothing better than Sutcliff.--The New Yorker

Rosemary Sutcliff is a spellbinder.--New York Times Book Review

The preeminent master of British historical fiction for young people.--Kirkus Reviews

All three stories are powerful, deep, and memorable; the (original) Victor Ambrus illustrations infuse further intensity and emotion.--The Horn Book

Cherished author Rosemary Sutcliff presents three stories of youthful courage and fidelity in ancient times.

The Chief's Daughter A Welsh chieftain's daughter helps a young Irish boy--captured from a raiding party and held prisoner by her father--make his escape, risking the wrath of her gods and her Clan.

A Circlet of Oak Leaves A horse-trader is reminded of his past with the Roman Legions, of the life-changing, secret favor he once did a friend and the glory he will never be able to openly claim.

A Crown of Wild Olives A tentative, but caring, friendship is formed between two young runners, a Spartan and an Athenian, who will compete against each other for the Olympic Olive Crown and the honor of their warring nations.

These stories are clever and powerful, the plots twisting and turning unexpectedly while the characters remain always true to their own moral codes. Indeed, in each story the characters are full of heart and human failings--and feelings that transcend time and history.

British writer Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) authored more than fifty books including The Eagle of the Ninth, The Lantern Bearers, Sword at Sunset, and Song for a Dark Queen. Acclaimed for her historical novels for young adults, she won many book awards including The Carnegie Medal, the UK's oldest and most prestigious book award for children's writing.

Victor Ambrus has twice won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Gold Medal for Illustration. He has illustrated over 200 books.

Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 40 books to her credit, she is nowuniversally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story, was published in 1950. In 1972 her book Tristan and Iseult was runner-up for 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. Rosemary lived for a long time in Arundel, Sussex with her dogs and in 1975, she was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and will be much missed by her many fans.

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ISBN 13	9781589881068
ISBN 10	1589881060
Title	Heather, Oak, and Olive
Author	Rosemary Sutcliff
Series	Nautilus
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Paul Dry Books
Year published	2015-10-27
Number of pages	120
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.