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An historical adventure story following the English children who went to America as part of the first colony, under Queen Elizabeth I
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Last week I heard about a new book, the first of a trilogy, called Children of the Wild by Giles Milton. I read the blurb and knew that this was something the child in me would love. Eliza, Maud, Francis and John are embarking on the biggest adventure of their lives. They are sailing on a voyage to the New World to claim the land for Queen Elizabeth the First. But they are in for a big surprise when they reach this unknown and uncharted land. They discover that the New World is already inhabited by native tribes - tribes who view the arrival of the English settlers with alarm. When all the grown ups mysteriously vanish, the four children are left alone. They have no food and no supplies. Soon, they find themselves locked in a desperate battle for survive. The book is beautifully written and split into thirteen perfectly balanced chapters. Every part of me wants to launch into describing this book in great detail, but I'm resisting. I really do not want to give away any spoilers in this post. What I will say though is that large parts of the book are based on historical fact, other parts are things that could perhaps have happened. It's a book that doesn't just tell a story, it educates. It promotes awareness of a multicultural world and demonstrates the open-mindedness of children. This truly is a fantastic read. Just like the books I loved in childhood it captures the imagination and takes you on a journey... a journey that will keep you turning the pages as you are desperate to know what happens next. I cannot wait for the second book of this trilogy to be released, I hope Giles Milton is currently typing on his computer so that we don't have to wait too long. --http://rhodareviews.blogspot.co.uk
CAPTAIN Jack has been told all about an excing new children s adventure from bestselling author Giles Milton. In Children of the Wild, Giles Milton has produced a gripping tale of kidnap and survival, told through the eyes of four resourceful children. Eliza, Maud, John and Francis may be kids, but this is no child s play they are embarking on the biggest adventure of their lives. They are sailing to the New World or North America to claim the land for Queen Elizabeth the First. But they are in for a big surprise when they reach this unknown and uncharted land. They discover that the New World is already inhabited by native tribes tribes who view the arrival of English settlers with alarm. When all the grown-ups mysteriously vanish, the four children are le alone. They have no food and no supplies and soon they find themselves locked in a desperate bale to survive. Described as thrilling, capvating and authenc, Children of the Wild is based on an historical event and is the acon-packed story of what might have happened. --Rotherham Advertiser
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CAPTAIN Jack has been told all about an excing new children s adventure from bestselling author Giles Milton. In Children of the Wild, Giles Milton has produced a gripping tale of kidnap and survival, told through the eyes of four resourceful children. Eliza, Maud, John and Francis may be kids, but this is no child s play they are embarking on the biggest adventure of their lives. They are sailing to the New World or North America to claim the land for Queen Elizabeth the First. But they are in for a big surprise when they reach this unknown and uncharted land. They discover that the New World is already inhabited by native tribes tribes who view the arrival of English settlers with alarm. When all the grown-ups mysteriously vanish, the four children are le alone. They have no food and no supplies and soon they find themselves locked in a desperate bale to survive. Described as thrilling, capvating and authenc, Children of the Wild is based on an historical event and is the acon-packed story of what might have happened. --Rotherham Advertiser
Best-selling author of historical books, children's books and novels; based in Clapham, South London
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- PublisherLifestyle Press Ltd
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 095447676X
- ISBN 13 9780954476762
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages140
- EditorChristine Kidney
- IllustratorBrigid Collins
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