Song of the sparrow
By: by Lisa Ann Sandell
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 394
ISBN-13: 9780439918480; 9781428746596
Subjects: Coming of age; Juvenile fiction; Fiction; Knights and knighthood; Historical fiction; War; Novels in verse; History
Description: In fifth-century Britain, nine years after the destruction of their home on the island of Shalott brings her to live with her father and brothers in the military encampments of Arthur's army, seventeen-year-old Elaine describes her changing perceptions of war and the people around her as she becomes increasingly involved in the bitter struggle against the invading Saxons.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [395]).