Anglo-Saxon Boy
Tony Bradman, Sam Hart
An action-packed Anglo-Saxon tale of one boy's journey to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The story of one Anglo-Saxon boy's journey to the Battle of Hastings in 1066: Key Stage 2 History brought to life as battle-packed adventure. 1065: Magnus is the son of Harold Godwinson, lord of the Southern Saxons and ruthlessly ambitious claimant to the throne of England. Overnight, Magnus finds himself cast centre-stage in the blood-soaked family feud that led to one of history’s most famous battles. This is the family tragedy behind 1066: live it with Magnus, as the wolves of history close in on his Anglo-Saxon boyhood.
Reviews
This boy won for his father
Anonymous 03.12.2023
l read Anglo Saxon Boy. l liked this book because the adventure you went on with the main character Magnus was really breath taking. My favourite character was Magnus because he was very brave going out to fight but caring for his mother and his father. I would rate this book 4 stars and recommend it for ages 10+ as it is really quite gory.
Anonymous 06.08.2023
This book included great description about that period of time, I couldn’t put the book down.
Anonymous 26.10.2022
I really love history and this book was based on the fight for the throne in 1066AD. Some of the characters in the book were fictional and others were real. It is very action-packed and I found it a real page-turner!
Anonymous 08.07.2021
I thought it was a really good book because there was so much adventure. My favourite character was Magnus Because he always carried a sword around with him. I would recommend this to advanced readers or year 6 up.
Anonymous 25.12.2020
I like how the main character is quite fierce.
Anonymous 22.12.2020
This book is difficult to define as fiction or no-fiction. I loved how it is based on real history and in the point of view of an unexpected person that I had never heard of before yet existed: Magnus.
Anonymous 06.09.2020
This book was very interesting to read. The story is about Magnus a boy who fights a battle that becomes one of the most famous battles in history. There is a lot of action and fighting in the story. This book is a fiction story and my favourite character is Magnus because he is so clever and brave. I would definitely recommend this book
Anonymous 04.09.2020
It's about a boy who lives in Anglo-Saxon times in 1065. It's a really exciting book and you want to know what's going to happen next.
Anonymous 29.08.2020
Lots of action from the start that I can imagine my class being enthralled by. A young lead character to identify with and themes of family and courage. Fits very well with Anglo-Saxon and Vikings topic. Would recommend.
Anonymous 28.08.2020
the best book ever i loved it so much thrill
Anonymous 06.08.2020
full of history factual and fiction little gruesome GREAT
Anonymous 27.08.2019
It is a book about The Battle of Hastings and other huge and minor wars from that period of time. The book is told mainly around King Harold's third son Magnus.
Anonymous 03.08.2018
A very historical but entertaining book.
Anonymous 16.08.2017
