Overview

The gripping story of Boudica and her battle against the Roman empire, told through the eyes of a young girl. Perfect for fans of historical adventure. Young Rhianna is relieved when Queen Boudica takes in her and her sister when their parents die. But there's a darkness in Boudica that's waiting to be unleashed and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her. Soon, Rhianna witnesses much more than the kindness that Boudica has shown her and her sister. There's a battle coming... and a terrible aftermath. This exciting and engaging take on a powerful woman from history from the master historical storyteller, Tony Bradman, is a great way to cover Boudica who is covered on the Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum in England. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.

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Author:   Tony Bradman
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Education
Weight:   0.146kg
ISBN:  

9781472953742

ISBN 10:   1472953746
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   14 November 2019
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 11 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Children/juvenile ,  Primary ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Critical reading is so important, and this gripping tale may be a very interesting vehicle. -- Carolyn Boyd * The School Librarian * Queen of Darkness makes a legendary historical female icon fascinating and relatable. It will captivate readers who already have an interest in the Romans but as it doesn't assume any prior knowledge it can be enjoyed by everyone. -- Review * BookTrust *

Author Information

Tony Bradman is an award-winning author who has been involved in children's books for 35 years. He has written for all ages – poetry, picture books, young fiction, novels – and for many reading schemes. Tony has edited many anthologies of poetry and short stories, has been a judge on several major book prizes, and is a regular reviewer of children's and young adult fiction for The Guardian books pages. Tony has three children, three grandchildren, and lives in London with his wife and Betty the Border Terrier – which makes him the third most important person in the house.

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