Bibliograph

Robert the Bruce, and all that, Allan Burnett ; illustrated by Scoular Anderson

Type

Label

Robert the Bruce, and all that, Allan Burnett ; illustrated by Scoular Anderson

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

8-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Robert the Bruce

Oclc number

70128345

Responsibility statement

Allan Burnett ; illustrated by Scoular Anderson

Sub title

and all that

Summary

Robert the Bruce and All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland's warrior king. Gallop alongside King Robert the Bruce as he takes up the quest to free the Scots from terrifying King Edward and his bumbling son, Edward II. Voyage with Bruce to the mysterious islands of the west, and read about the secret plan to win over his kingdom. Discover what happened to Bruce's queen and sisters when they were seized by the enemy. Learn how to capture a castle as Bruce and his men topple enemy fortresses across the land. Hear skulls crack as Bruce sends Edward II homeward to think again at the Battle of Bannockburn. Follow Bruce's amazing life after death as his heart is taken into battle in Spain - and find out how it was safely returned home

Table Of Contents

Chamber of shadows -- Words of wisdom -- The chivalric code -- Unfortunate events -- Competition for a crown -- Here comes trouble -- Crime and punishment -- Crown me quick -- Longshanks' revenge -- Surprise attack -- On the run -- Catch me if you can -- Return of the king -- Join me, or die -- Let battle commence -- A wise decision -- The empire strikes back -- Victory is the word -- The last Crusade

Target audience

juvenile

Classification