Thrilling historical adventure set during the English peasants’ revolt of 1381, by Paul Dowswell, the author of Ausländer, and Wolf Children. It’s 1381 and the king, Richard II, has imposed a new tax on the people.
Category: Historical fiction
Book Review: Mohinder’s War
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Waiting on Wednesday: The Court of Miracles
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Waiting on Wednesday: The Last Paper Crane
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Book Review: Black Water
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Library Loot: Mysterious Boys, Rain and Wellington Boots
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Book Review: Romanov (+Giveaway!)
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Waiting on Wednesday: Romanov
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