Saxon Tales: The Witch Who Faced The Fire
By Terry Deary
Apprentice healer Ardith discovers cunning, not potions, may save her from the villagers’ fury.
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What is Saxon Tales: The Witch Who Faced The Fire about?
In 7th-century York, young Ardith becomes the apprentice to Wilfred, the village's revered healer known as the Cunning Man. As she learns to prepare herbal remedies and perform healing rituals, Ardith discovers that true healing requires more than just potions and chants—it demands wisdom and cunning. When a mistake nearly leads to disaster, she must quickly devise a plan to save herself and her mentor from the villagers' wrath.
About the author
Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!
Pages
64 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
2017
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