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Foreword
This book is about England's very first visitor from outer space.
It is the story of how he got his name and how, helped by the smallest of girls, he became the Biggest Hero England Ever Had.
These things happened a long time ago, in the Year of Our Lord 1103.
Close your eyes. Imagine that time...
The Norman Conquest happened only thirty-seven years ago, and now a Norman, King Henry the First, sits upon the throne of England. He has two and a half million subjects, most of them as poor as church mice.
England is full of dark places. There are deep, dark, trackless forests roamed by deer and wolves and wild boar. There are dark mountain regions where people are afraid to wander and wildcats hiss in the mist. And everywhere the people believe in the dark power of magic, in wizards and witches and the power of potions.
In this half-civilized land, mighty barons hunt in the forests by day, for sport. At night, hungry poachers steal through the trees looking for food.
This is everyday life in the Year of Our Lord 1103.
Nothing extraordinary is happening. But it's about to:
Listen!
Do you hear that noise?
Something is approaching very fast. Heading for England.
Here it comes...
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Paine, Colin (illustrator). This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780747551591
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Paine, Colin (illustrator). First edition. 1st 2001. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w illustrations. This book is about England's very first visitor from Outer Space in The Year of our Lord 1103. It's the story of how he got his name and how, helped by the smallest of girls, he became The Biggest Hero England Ever Had. SIGNED by author - 'To Jenna, Caitlin and Daniel' to title page. Pictorial wrapper is creased to edges, with some wear. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. SIGNED - please see description for details. Seller Inventory # 809954