William Wallace and All That (The and All That Series) - Softcover

Alan Burnett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780273894 ISBN 13: 9781780273891

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

New edition: William Wallace And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland's legendary hero. Join Sir William Wallace on his fearsome quest to free the Scots from villainous King Edward and his evil empire. Growl with anger as you find out what nasty things Edward's vile henchmen did to Wallace's girlfriend and best pal. Get splattered with blood and gore as Wallace makes haggis of his enemies. Gasp with terror as you learn about the giant 'hedgehogs' that helped Wallace win battles. Groan with agony as you feel what it's like to be hanged drawn and quartered. Discover how Wallace's grisly death made his legend grow. Bursting with brilliant illustrations this book will have you shouting Freedom! after every page!

About this title

Review:

"Packed with humor - I recommend the whole lot!" --The School Librarian

About the Author:

Allan Burnett is a freelance writer and editor based in Sweden. He has worked as deputy editor for the Scottish Standard and as deputy foreign editor for the Sunday Herald. He is the author on a number of bestselling children's history books, including World War I Tales of Adventure, World War II Tales of Adventure, The Story of Scotland and Invented in Scotland (all Birlinn).

Scoular Anderson lives in Dunoon and is one of Scotland's best-known and best-loved children's authors and illustrators. He has been published widely by many UK publishers and makes regular appearances at book festivals and children's events.

About this edition

• Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1780273894
• ISBN 13: 9781780273891
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112
• Illustrator: Scoular Anderson