The Silver Branch
Published on 1. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-19-275505-6 (ISBN)
Description
Violence and unrest are sweeping through Roman Britain. Justin and Flavius find themselves caught up in the middle of it all when they discover a plot to overthrow the Emperor.
In fear for their lives they gather together a tattered band of men and lead them into the thick of battle, to defend the honour of Rome. But will they be in time to save the Emperor?
Rosemary Sutcliff's books about Roman Britain have won much acclaim and the first in the trilogy, The Eagle of the Ninth, has now sold over a million copies worldwide. The author writes with such passion and with such attention to detail that the Roman age is instantly brought to life and stays with the reader long after the last page has been turned.
In fear for their lives they gather together a tattered band of men and lead them into the thick of battle, to defend the honour of Rome. But will they be in time to save the Emperor?
Rosemary Sutcliff's books about Roman Britain have won much acclaim and the first in the trilogy, The Eagle of the Ninth, has now sold over a million copies worldwide. The author writes with such passion and with such attention to detail that the Roman age is instantly brought to life and stays with the reader long after the last page has been turned.
Reviews / Votes
This is a book full of action and excitement, plot and intrigue combining real people of the time...with the fictitious characters. * The Historical Novels Review *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Sixth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 13 to 17 years
Illustrations
numerous black and white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
255 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-275505-6 (9780192755056)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Rosemary Sutcliff
The Silver Branch eBook (ePub)
E-Book
02/2011
1st Edition
OUP Oxford
€13.89
Available for download
Persons
Rosemary Sutcliff has written many historical novels for children. The third in the Eagle of the Ninth trilogy about Roman Britain, The Lantern Bearers, won the Carnegie Medal. Rosemary Sutcliff received an OBE in 1975 and in 1993, the year after her death, was awarded the CBE.