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Frontier Wolf
Frontier Wolf
Dec 22, 2024 7:17 PM

Author:Rosemary Sutcliff

Frontier Wolf

'We are the scum and the scrapings of the Empire. They tipped out the garbage-bin of the Eagles to make us what we are.'

In disgrace after a mistake that cost the lives of half his men, Alexios arrives in Castellum. It's his first command, but it isn't really a promotion. The Frontier Wolves who man this outpost in the far north of Roman Britain are a fierce and savage bunch, a far cry from the regular legions he'd served in before. Alexios will only survive if he learns to understand them and win their respect - and he's determined to try.

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A book to savor and decipher, rich in atmosphere and character and style that strikes sparks from the cobbles

—— New Statesman

Filled with voluble wit

—— Washington Post

Birdsall follows in the footsteps of Elizabeth Enright, Edward Eager, and Noel Streatfeild, updating the family story yet keeping all the old-fashioned charm

—— Booklist

Nicely old-fashioned . . . what makes it so engaging are Birdsall's light humorous style and the varied, vivid characters. Great fun and a cosy, comforting read

—— Books for Keeps

A beautifully paced and affecting tale

—— Independent on Sunday

John Boyne is clearly unafraid to tackle the big subjects in his fiction for children . . . A good, solid, engaging read

—— Tony Bradman , Guardian

Wonderful . . . One of the best books of the year. An instant classic

—— Eoin Colfer

Leaves the reader with a greater sense of how war changes people and their communities, and reminds us that sometimes, the ordinary acts of courage that get a child and his family through each day are as valuable, rare and life-changing as any along the front. Alfie inspires us to be more courageous than we’re used to and to do right by others even when the world is tense around us

—— Oprah Magazine

A beautifully paced and touching tale

—— Mail on Sunday
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