num_pages: 259
description: Evyn, a young Welsh serf, has dreamed all his life of becoming a storyteller. But in a cruel twist of fate, Evyn and his father suffer a brutal attack by a group of murderous ruffians. Evyn's tongue is cut off and his father is killed. Orphaned and unable to speak, Evyn assumes he is destined to a life of slavery. But Evyn is resilient and teaches himself to read and write. He is then appointed the personal companion to Earl Harold of Wessex, who later becomes the King of England. The two travel the countryside together, forming a close father-son bond. Evyn chronicles all of their exciting journeys, which culminate at the Battle of Hastings, where the future of the country is decided.
language: English
title: The King's Shadow
titlecomplete: The King's Shadow
characters: Evyn
genres: Historical, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Childrens, School, Adventure, Medieval, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy
ratings_count: 815
places: United Kingdom, England
awards: awardedAt: 820483200000
name: IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award
category: Older Reader Category, awardedAt: 820483200000
name: Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature
publisher: Laurel Leaf Books