The Fighting Man

Young Ash, alone, miserable and near-abandoned in the wild Sussex woodland, befriends the mysterious Gam. But the year is 1066 and the two children are soon caught up in the tempestuous events of those historic times. They encounter notable, colourful and sometimes threatening characters and have the answer to a baffling question: what happened, after the defeat, to The Fighting Man: the personal flag flown by King Harold at the Battle of Hastings? A page-turning adventure for young adults this intriguing historical novel will also appeal to those older readers with an interest in the Battle of Hastings and its aftermath. Including a useful glossary and notes, The Fighting Man wraps an informative view of a key historical event within a dramatic children's adventure.

• | Author: Thomas Croft
• | Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Nov 23, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 300 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1978199260
• | ISBN-13: 9781978199262