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The Battle of the Sun

By Jeanette Winterson

Adjectives

imaginative adventurous historical magical

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Historical Fiction

What is The Battle of the Sun about?

In 17th-century London, an evil Magus seeks to transform the city into gold through alchemy. He kidnaps Jack, believing him to be the key to his plan. However, Jack resists, embarking on a perilous adventure filled with dragons, knights, and encounters with Queen Elizabeth I, all to save London from the Magus's dark ambitions.

About the author

Jeanette Winterson is a celebrated British writer who loves telling imaginative stories. She is well known for her book 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'. Jeanette enjoys exploring ideas about families, adventures, and what makes people unique. Her writing inspires readers to be curious and think in new ways about the world around them.

Pages

400 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2010

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