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The Eagle of the Ninth Trilogy
The Eagle of the Ninth Trilogy
Three stunning novels about Roman Britain written for children by Rosemary Sutcliff, one the most acclaimed children's writers of the twentieth century
- Rosemary Sutcliff is an internationally-acclaimed writer and has won many awards as well as receiving the OBE and the CBE
- The Eagle of the Ninth is now the subject of a major film, The Eagle
- Exciting, historical adventure stories which will appeal to girl and boys, as well as to many adults
- Over a million copies of The Eagle of the Ninth have been sold worldwide
- eBooks available
Reviews
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‘Decades later, I can still hear echoes of The Eagle of the Ninth in my head: the chink of mail, the tired beat of the legionaries’ feet.’
Independent
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‘these tales of Roman Britain have yet to be surpassed for their unpatronising prose and adult dangers. Sutcliff makes Classics and archaeology uniquely thrilling for children’
The Times
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‘A beautifully written and exciting tale of a young man’s mission to save the reputation of his dead father’
Simon Scarrow, Big Issue
The film
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The Eagle of the Ninth: Centenary EditionA new centenary edition of a celebrated classic. Author Rosemary Sutcliff 978-0-19-277759-1 Paperback | 05/11/2020 Price: £9.99 |
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The Eagle of the Ninth ChroniclesThree outstanding books in one edition by a world-renowned author 978-0-19-278998-3 Paperback | 03/06/2010 Price: £12.99 |
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The Silver BranchIntrigue, plotting, and battles in the second of Rosemary Sutcliff's best-selling trilogy which began with The Eagle of the Ninth Rosemary Sutcliff 978-0-19-275505-6 Paperback | 01/02/2007 Price: £8.99 Also available as an ebook |
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The Lantern BearersA tireless quest for revenge in this Carnegie Medal-winning book - the final part in Rosemary Sutcliff's outstanding The Eagle of the Ninth trilogy Rosemary Sutcliff 978-0-19-275506-3 Paperback | 01/02/2007 Price: £8.99 Also available as an ebook |
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