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1066 (I Was There)

By Jim Eldridge

A young page secretly enters the enemy camp—but what will he discover before Hastings begins?

thrilling vivid historical engaging

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure

What is 1066 (I Was There) about?

Join Edwin, a young page boy, as he bravely infiltrates the Norman army to uncover William of Normandy's plans for King Harold. Experience the excitement and danger of the Battle of Hastings through Edwin's eyes in this vivid and thrilling account of England's last successful invasion.

About the author

Jim Eldridge is a popular British author who has written many exciting books for children, including the 'My Story' and 'Warpath' series. He loves bringing history to life through his stories, making it fun and interesting to learn about the past. Jim enjoys sparking young readers’ imaginations with adventure and mystery.

Pages

144 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2015

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