This historical novel follows a young Viking boy named Halvar and his journey.
Author
Rosemary Sutcliff
23 books in the catalog
Rosemary Sutcliff has 23 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, adventure and young adult. The titles we've reviewed span 1951 to 1998.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 11–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Rosemary Sutcliff's work include courage. Parents most often flag violence — see each review below for specifics.
A young boy named Minstrel befriends a dragon pup and embarks on an adventure to protect it.
A group of young Britons defend their island against Viking invaders in this historical fiction novel.
A young girl in Roman Britain finds a magical cloak that transports her through time and space.
This historical novel follows the life of Bonnie Dundee during the Jacobite risings in Scotland.
This novel retells the Arthurian legend of the Battle of Camlann and the fall of Camelot from a unique perspective.
This historical novel tells the story of Boudica, the Iceni queen who led a rebellion against the Romans.
A young girl in ancient Britain encounters a mystical horse and embarks on a journey.
This historical novel follows a young girl named Rosemary as she navigates life in 18th-century Scotland, dealing with family, faith, and societal expectations.
A young girl in ancient Greece experiences the challenges of war and displacement.
A young boy named Alaric, born with a deformed hand, navigates life in Anglo-Saxon England.
This novel retells the legendary tales of the Irish hero Finn Mac Cool and his adventures.
A young Briton, raised by Romans, must reclaim his identity and lead his people against invaders.
Set in Roman Britain, this story follows a young girl who must survive and adapt after her village is attacked.
A young boy in Norman England navigates the complexities of knighthood, loyalty, and duty.
During the Roman occupation of Britain, a young boy flees his village and embarks on a perilous journey.
A young boy named Warrior Scarlet, born with a red hand, must prove his worth in ancient Britain.
A young Roman Briton named Leon is sent to the mysterious Silver Branch, a place of healing and ancient magic.
A young boy named Roric must find a legendary shield ring to save his people from invaders.
A young boy in Roman Britain is ostracized and must find his place in a harsh and changing world.
A young Roman soldier, Marcus, must recover a lost legionary eagle standard in Roman Britain.
Armourer's House is a historical fiction novel set in Roman Britain, following a young boy named Tali.
A Roman boy in Britain must journey into Scotland to rescue his father's captured eagle standard.
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