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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