The Lantern Bearers by Rosemary Sutcliff (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Lantern Bearers by Rosemary Sutcliff Threatened by an unstoppable tide of invaders, the last of the Roman Auxiliaries are setting sail to leave Britain forever. But Aquila, a young legionnaire, chooses to stay behind, in order to join the fight to save his native land. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rosemary Sutcliffs The Lantern Bearers is the winner of the 1959 Carnegie Medal in Literature. The last of the Roman army have set sail and left Britain forever, abandoning it to civil war and the threat of a Saxon invasion. Aquila, a young Legionnaire, deserted his regiment to stay behind with his family, but his home and all that he loves are destroyed. Years of hardship and fighting follow, and in the end, there is only one thing left in Aquilas life--his thirst for revenge . . . Author Biography Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) wrote dozens of books for young readers, including her award-winning Roman Britain trilogy, The Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch, and The Lantern Bearers, which won the Carnegie Medal. The Eagle of the Ninth is now a major motion picture, The Eagle, directed by Kevin MacDonald and starring Channing Tatum. Born in Surrey, Sutcliff spent her childhood in Malta and on various other naval bases where her father was stationed. At a young age, she contracted Stills Disease, which confined her to a wheelchair for most of her life. Shortly before her death, she was named Commander of the British Empire (CBE) one of Britains most prestigious honors. She died in West Sussex, England, in 1992. Review "A spellbinding historical adventure . . . Smoothly written, fast-paced, remarkable in the atmosphere it evokes." --The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Review Quote "A spellbinding historical adventure . . . Smoothly written, fast-paced, remarkable in the atmosphere it evokes."--The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Winner of the Carnegie Medal An ALA Notable Book Details ISBN0312644302 Author Rosemary Sutcliff Short Title LANTERN BEARERS Publisher Square Fish Language English ISBN-10 0312644302 ISBN-13 9780312644307 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Series Roman Britain Trilogy Series Number 03 Residence US Birth 1920 Audience Age 10-15 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-11-09 Imprint Square Fish Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-11-09 NZ Release Date 2010-11-09 US Release Date 2010-11-09 UK Release Date 2010-11-09 Pages 240 Illustrations Maps Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137300060;

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