A World Away by Pauline Francis
Ripped from her mother's bosom and shipped to England as an exhibit for Sir Walter Raleigh, Nadie, a Native American Indian, is thrust into the boiling pot of brutish tudor life. Her only protector is tom, a young blacksmith who falls in love with her. too soon, Nadie is forced back to her exotic lands, to help the English colonize her people. But the New World holds uncharted danger - can Nadie protect tom in her world?
A beguiling tale of love and separation, 'A World Away' is set against the tragedy of the first settlers in the New WorldRipped from her Native American family and shipped to England as an exhibit for Sir Walter Raleigh, Nadie is thrust into a brutish Tudor life. Her only protector is Tom, a young blacksmith who makes Nadie's heart burn with love. And when Nadie is forced back to her homeland, to help the English colonise her people, Tom stays by her side. But will their love conquer the clash of cultures and untold dangers that the New World holds for them? Written in the first person, with alternating chapters form Nadie's then Tom's point of view, this is a hypnotic tale that will appeal to those aged 13 and over. * Aldershot News and Mail *
A vivid historical tale for the 11s-plus, inspired by the author learning of The Lost Colony - 100 English men, women and children who travelled to the New World in 1587 and who were never heard of again. * Newbury Weekly News *
A bold and beguiling tale of love and separation, set against the tragedy of the first settlers in the New World. "A World Away's" flair and creativity will bring this important piece of history to life for a younger audience, and is a must-read for all fans of Francis' highly acclaimed novel, "Raven Queen". * Betty Bookmark - Five Star Review *
A bold and beguiling tale of love and separation, set against the tragedy of the first settlers in the New World. It tells the story of both Tom, a young blacksmith in Plymouth and of Nadie, a child slave brought to England as an exhibit for Sir Walter Raleigh in 1586. Completely engrossing and lyrically written with characters so cleverly portrayed you cannot fail to be incredibly moved by their heart-wrenching story where death is commonplace. This haunting tale, with great attention to historical fact brings history beautifully to life and will live in your thoughts long after you've finished it. * Love Reading 4 Kids - Books of the Year 2008 ages 11-13 *
A must-read for all fans of Francis' highly acclaimed novel, Raven Queen * Betty Bookmark - Five Star Review *
A vivid historical tale for the 11s-plus, inspired by the author learning of The Lost Colony - 100 English men, women and children who travelled to the New World in 1587 and who were never heard of again. * Newbury Weekly News *
A bold and beguiling tale of love and separation, set against the tragedy of the first settlers in the New World. "A World Away's" flair and creativity will bring this important piece of history to life for a younger audience, and is a must-read for all fans of Francis' highly acclaimed novel, "Raven Queen". * Betty Bookmark - Five Star Review *
A bold and beguiling tale of love and separation, set against the tragedy of the first settlers in the New World. It tells the story of both Tom, a young blacksmith in Plymouth and of Nadie, a child slave brought to England as an exhibit for Sir Walter Raleigh in 1586. Completely engrossing and lyrically written with characters so cleverly portrayed you cannot fail to be incredibly moved by their heart-wrenching story where death is commonplace. This haunting tale, with great attention to historical fact brings history beautifully to life and will live in your thoughts long after you've finished it. * Love Reading 4 Kids - Books of the Year 2008 ages 11-13 *
A must-read for all fans of Francis' highly acclaimed novel, Raven Queen * Betty Bookmark - Five Star Review *
Pauline lives in Nottingham with her husband and three children, where her writing is fuelled by a diet of coffee and cakes.
| SKU | GOR002861176 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780746081129 |
| ISBN 10 | 074608112X |
| Title | A World Away |
| Author | Pauline Francis |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-08-29 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Leeds Book Award 2009 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
