Buried Crown

Sherrick, Ally

£6.99

Britain is on the brink of invasion. George is sent to the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, trains to be a pilot. But the war is closer than he thinks. Nearby, an ancient burial ground hides a treasure Hitler is desperate to possess. George must find and protect it before it’s too late …

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Publish Date: 05/04/2018

Description


 

An exciting World War II adventure from acclaimed author Ally Sherrick – blending her trademark rip-roaring historical storytelling with mythology and magic!

FROM THE WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION’S YOUNG QUILLS AWARD

‘This is a thrilling, atmospheric story full of heart-stopping moments and mystical elements’ PRIMARY TIMES

‘This fast-paced adventure zips along’ BOOKTRUST

‘A stunning historical story embroiled in magic, myth and legend’ THE PHOENIX COMIC

It’s World War II and Britain is on the brink of invasion.

Londoner George has been sent to live in the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, trains to be a pilot – but he’s very far from safe.

An ancient burial ground nearby contains a priceless treasure, a magical Anglo-Saxon crown Hitler is desperate to possess.

Alongside Kitty, the granddaughter of a Jewish archaeologist, George must find and protect the crown from the Nazi invaders before it’s too late …

  • From the award-winning author of Black Powder and The Queen’s Fool
  • A rip-roaring World War 2 adventure combining adventure and magic – perfect for readers aged 9 and up
  • Takes inspiration from real-life history to create a thrilling story

Additional information

Weight 240 g
Dimensions 195 × 130 × 22 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

309

Language

English

Edition

|Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Ages 5-12 / Code: B