Robert the Bruce: The King and the Spider
Molly MacPherson author Teresa Martinez illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Floris Books
Published:21st Mar '19
Should be back in stock very soon
The legend of Robert the Bruce's inspiring encounter with a tenacious spider, popularised by Sir Walter Scott, is well known throughout Scotland and the rest of the world.
Following the rebellious king's journey from crushing defeat in battle and daring escape to lonely exile in a dark cave, Robert the Bruce spots a tiny spider that refuses to give up trying to spin its web. Inspired by its perseverance, King Robert returns to the cause, eventually leading his army to victory at the Battle of Bannockburn, a defining moment in Scottish history.
Through stunning illustrations and a gripping story, packed with historical detail, children will experience the tension of Robert the Bruce's escape and the excitement of his return to victory.
This is an engaging historical tale for children starring one of the most famous figures of the Scottish Wars of Independence.
'What I enjoyed most about this book was the message that if you do not first succeed, you should always try again... This is such an important message for young children to see that sometimes you have to try many times before you are successful. I can see this story being used to open up dialogue on this topic... Perfect.'
-- Youth Services Book Review, 5 stars
'Enriches the legend for readers of all ages -- from children encountering the story of the King and the Spider for the first time, to those for whom it is a familiar cornerstone of culture... Teresa Martinez is gifted at conveying the mood of each scene as well as details of period and landscape. We especially enjoyed hunting for a spider deftly hidden on each spread.'
-- Roaring Reads
ISBN: 9781782505587
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 212g
24 pages