Freedom for Bron by NS Blackman
16th - 22nd September UK Virtual Book Tour
Genre: Children’s Fiction - Historical
Age: 7 - 11
Publisher: Dinosaur Books
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Review:
I took a chance on this book looking for something different and I am so glad that I did.
I found the book to be a really interesting read and particularly liked the ‘Fact vs Fiction’ element at the end.
The story itself is well paced and the main characters are well established and a liked them a lot. The story has plenty of tension and action to keep you entertained.
The chapters are a perfect length for sharing with children either as a class read or at bed times. They are also short enough to not be off putting to those who are developing the reading stamina. I feel this would be a perfect class read in KS2.
Blurb
Bron is an enslaved young Saxon. He does the hard work that his master – the village blacksmith – would rather avoid. Bron’s reward is a lack of food and cruel jeers from some of the non-enslaved children.
But one day, while out collecting firewood Bron encounters a young warrior –the niece of a local king. She has been charged with helping to bring peace to the local Saxons and Jutes – the two tribes are on the brink of war.
Bron takes his chance to escape and join the young warrior and her leader, Lord Beogard, on their dangerous and daring quest. Can Bron prove that honour and bravery are not reserved for those of noble birth?
A tale of friendship, divided loyalties and the desire to belong, this adventure resonates with all children and immerses readers in the Anglo-Saxon era, with plenty of detail about the myths and culture of that time
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