Freedom for Bron, Anglo-Saxon topic fiction - by NS Blackman
“A tour de force of accurate history and epic adventure scenes: this is a really great book” - The School Run, review site for teachers and parents
Bron is an enslaved young Saxon. He works hard for his master – the lazy village blacksmith – but he never gets enough food and he often has to endure cruel jeers from other, non-enslaved children.
One day, while out collecting firewood, Bron encounters a young warrior – the niece of a local king. She is travelling with a warlord – the famous Lord Beogard. Their mission: to bring peace to the Saxons and Jutes – the two tribes are on the brink of war.
Bron takes a chance to escape and join the royal warrior Sigwyn, and her leader Lord Beogard on their dangerous and daring quest. Can Bron prove that honour and bravery are not only for those of noble birth?
A tale of friendship, divided loyalties and the desire to belong, this adventure resonates with all children and immerses readers in the Anglo-Saxon era. The story brims with details about the lives, culture and beliefs of the Anglo Saxon era..
Includes a helpful factual section at the back of the book telling the real story of Anglo Saxon life and you can also download free activity sheets which are perfect to use in the classroom.
Editorial Reviews
“This is an excellently written narrative that really evokes the period, bringing the reader an excellent cast of characters to relish ...the excitement of the period is conveyed really well, to draw in the reader.” -Parents-In-Touch
“The story is well researched and makes it easy for pupils to engage imaginatively with the historical setting as seen through the eyes of a child” -Books for Topics
"The mythology of the time is deftly conjured… A rewarding read." – The School Librarian Journal
“I really liked this story for the simple reason that while we read it the kids were constantly learning about what life would have been like in the Anglo-Saxons time.… I really felt by reading this story about Bron the kids learnt an incredible amount about the general life during the Anglo-Saxon times.” – OFamily Learning Together
Free Resources for Schools- Free School Author Visit
There are free, downloadable activity sheets to accompany the book, download them here.
Teachers who buy a class set of books can book a free, online author visit from NS Blackman - details here
Teachers who buy a class set of books are eligible for a 20% discount
Order here
From this site: UK orders shipped via Royal Mail Second Class Tracked.
School Orders - 20% discount and free online author visit: available for 30+ classroom copies. Please email for a 20% discount - info@dinosaurbooks.co.uk and click here for author visit information
Bookshop.org - an online site that raises money for independent high street booksellers
Our books can also be ordered from all educational suppliers and in person, at your local UK high street bookstore - please support you local bookshop where you can!
“A tour de force of accurate history and epic adventure scenes: this is a really great book” - The School Run, review site for teachers and parents
Bron is an enslaved young Saxon. He works hard for his master – the lazy village blacksmith – but he never gets enough food and he often has to endure cruel jeers from other, non-enslaved children.
One day, while out collecting firewood, Bron encounters a young warrior – the niece of a local king. She is travelling with a warlord – the famous Lord Beogard. Their mission: to bring peace to the Saxons and Jutes – the two tribes are on the brink of war.
Bron takes a chance to escape and join the royal warrior Sigwyn, and her leader Lord Beogard on their dangerous and daring quest. Can Bron prove that honour and bravery are not only for those of noble birth?
A tale of friendship, divided loyalties and the desire to belong, this adventure resonates with all children and immerses readers in the Anglo-Saxon era. The story brims with details about the lives, culture and beliefs of the Anglo Saxon era..
Includes a helpful factual section at the back of the book telling the real story of Anglo Saxon life and you can also download free activity sheets which are perfect to use in the classroom.
Editorial Reviews
“This is an excellently written narrative that really evokes the period, bringing the reader an excellent cast of characters to relish ...the excitement of the period is conveyed really well, to draw in the reader.” -Parents-In-Touch
“The story is well researched and makes it easy for pupils to engage imaginatively with the historical setting as seen through the eyes of a child” -Books for Topics
"The mythology of the time is deftly conjured… A rewarding read." – The School Librarian Journal
“I really liked this story for the simple reason that while we read it the kids were constantly learning about what life would have been like in the Anglo-Saxons time.… I really felt by reading this story about Bron the kids learnt an incredible amount about the general life during the Anglo-Saxon times.” – OFamily Learning Together
Free Resources for Schools- Free School Author Visit
There are free, downloadable activity sheets to accompany the book, download them here.
Teachers who buy a class set of books can book a free, online author visit from NS Blackman - details here
Teachers who buy a class set of books are eligible for a 20% discount
Order here
From this site: UK orders shipped via Royal Mail Second Class Tracked.
School Orders - 20% discount and free online author visit: available for 30+ classroom copies. Please email for a 20% discount - info@dinosaurbooks.co.uk and click here for author visit information
Bookshop.org - an online site that raises money for independent high street booksellers
Our books can also be ordered from all educational suppliers and in person, at your local UK high street bookstore - please support you local bookshop where you can!
“A tour de force of accurate history and epic adventure scenes: this is a really great book” - The School Run, review site for teachers and parents
Bron is an enslaved young Saxon. He works hard for his master – the lazy village blacksmith – but he never gets enough food and he often has to endure cruel jeers from other, non-enslaved children.
One day, while out collecting firewood, Bron encounters a young warrior – the niece of a local king. She is travelling with a warlord – the famous Lord Beogard. Their mission: to bring peace to the Saxons and Jutes – the two tribes are on the brink of war.
Bron takes a chance to escape and join the royal warrior Sigwyn, and her leader Lord Beogard on their dangerous and daring quest. Can Bron prove that honour and bravery are not only for those of noble birth?
A tale of friendship, divided loyalties and the desire to belong, this adventure resonates with all children and immerses readers in the Anglo-Saxon era. The story brims with details about the lives, culture and beliefs of the Anglo Saxon era..
Includes a helpful factual section at the back of the book telling the real story of Anglo Saxon life and you can also download free activity sheets which are perfect to use in the classroom.
Editorial Reviews
“This is an excellently written narrative that really evokes the period, bringing the reader an excellent cast of characters to relish ...the excitement of the period is conveyed really well, to draw in the reader.” -Parents-In-Touch
“The story is well researched and makes it easy for pupils to engage imaginatively with the historical setting as seen through the eyes of a child” -Books for Topics
"The mythology of the time is deftly conjured… A rewarding read." – The School Librarian Journal
“I really liked this story for the simple reason that while we read it the kids were constantly learning about what life would have been like in the Anglo-Saxons time.… I really felt by reading this story about Bron the kids learnt an incredible amount about the general life during the Anglo-Saxon times.” – OFamily Learning Together
Free Resources for Schools- Free School Author Visit
There are free, downloadable activity sheets to accompany the book, download them here.
Teachers who buy a class set of books can book a free, online author visit from NS Blackman - details here
Teachers who buy a class set of books are eligible for a 20% discount
Order here
From this site: UK orders shipped via Royal Mail Second Class Tracked.
School Orders - 20% discount and free online author visit: available for 30+ classroom copies. Please email for a 20% discount - info@dinosaurbooks.co.uk and click here for author visit information
Bookshop.org - an online site that raises money for independent high street booksellers
Our books can also be ordered from all educational suppliers and in person, at your local UK high street bookstore - please support you local bookshop where you can!
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Accompanying KS2 activity sheets can be downloaded for free at any time from https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/freedom-for-bron-ks2-anglo-saxons-11557628
Reviews:
A tour de force of accurate history and epic adventure scenes, this is a really great book for Year 5 and 6 children. -- The School Run website
Teachers looking for a novel to use with their Anglo Saxon topic will warmly welcome this exciting new book. The story is well researched and makes it easy for pupils to engage imaginatively with the historical setting as seen through the eyes of a child. -- Books For Topics website
This is an excellently written narrative that really evokes the period, bringing the reader a cast of characters to relish. The historical background is authentic, and the excitement of the period is conveyed really well, to draw in the reader. -- Parents-in-Touch magazine
About the Author:
N.S Blackman is a London-based writer, illustrator and dad of two. He is the author of the popular Dinotek Adventures series for young readers.
Freedom for Bron - Nigel's latest book - is a gripping adventure set in Anglo-Saxon times. It was shortlisted for the 2017 James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award. Freedom for Bron is popular with teachers who are covering the Saxons as KS2.
Paperback: 192 pages
Dimensions: 19.8 x 1.4 x 12.9 cm
ISBN 9780993010576
AGES 8+