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Young Ash, alone, miserable and near-abandoned in the wild Sussex woodland, befriends the mysterious Gam. But the year is 1066 and the two children are soon caught up in the tempestuous events of those historic times. They encounter notable, colourful and sometimes threatening characters and have the answer to a baffling question: what happened, after the defeat, to The Fighting Man: the personal flag flown by King Harold at the Battle of Hastings?A page-turning adventure for young adults this intriguing historical novel will also appeal to those older readers with an interest in the Battle of Hastings and its aftermath. Including a useful glossary and notes, The Fighting Man wraps an informative view of a key historical event within a dramatic children's adventure.

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Thomas Croft lives in East Sussex, England, has a good knowledge of the local environment and, like many others, strives to know more about the fascinating and mysterious history of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Imaginative stories are, he believes, a way in which we can try to inhabit and learn from the lives of those who were there at the time. Thomas is also interested in reading and education. He works with visitors to the area, local schools and, in The Fighting Man, his aim is to present an adventure which holds the reader's attention, makes intelligent demands and offers insight into our history and our humanity.

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