Robert the Bruce
King of Scots
James Robertson author Jill Calder illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Birlinn General
Published:4th Oct '18
Should be back in stock very soon
In this exciting and visually stunning book, the most talented Scottish novelist of his generation teams up with Jill Calder, whose bold and colourful illustrations are a perfect complement to one of the most dramatic tales in Scottish history. In addition to the big set pieces from the Bruce story - not least of course the Battle of Bannockburn - and the other famous elements - such as the murder of the Red Comyn and Bruce and the spider - book is full of accurate historical detail and imaginative touches which offer a fresh and vital perspective on one of the great heroes of Scottish history.
'A stunning new telling of the Robert the Bruce story'
* Avocado Sweet *'A gloriously illustrated picture-book version, with expertly concise text by one of Scotland's finest novelists'
* The Herald *
'A lively pictorial account of the drama. Bolstered by Jill Calder's vibrant illustrations, it is as much for older children as adults, but avoids over-simplifying the battle and the complex factors that led to it'
* The Lady *'This unique book will enthral readers of all ages'
* Scottish FieISBN: 9781780275604
Dimensions: 310mm x 220mm x 10mm
Weight: 417g
64 pages