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The Gauntlet
Ronald Welch
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Description for The Gauntlet
Paperback. An exciting story about a boy, Peter, who is transported back in time to the fourteenth century and the adventures he has there. This classic tale is brought vividly to life through the writing of Ronald Welch, who has created a thrilling story combined with fascinating historical detail. A timeless adventure for readers young and old. Num Pages: 256 pages, B/W. BIC Classification: YFT. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 200 x 131 x 16. Weight in Grams: 180.
As Peter wanders around the ruined castle of Carreg Cennen he makes an amazing discovery - a rusted metal gauntlet. As he slips it on to his hand he is transported back to the fourteenth century, to a time when his Norman ancestors held the castle. Accepted as the eldest son of Sir Roger de Blois, Peter learns how to hawk, fight, and shoot a longbow. But, when a rebellion arises, it's up to Peter to escape from the besieged castle and fetch help. Ronald Welch is celebrated as one of the best writers of historical fiction for ... Read more
As Peter wanders around the ruined castle of Carreg Cennen he makes an amazing discovery - a rusted metal gauntlet. As he slips it on to his hand he is transported back to the fourteenth century, to a time when his Norman ancestors held the castle. Accepted as the eldest son of Sir Roger de Blois, Peter learns how to hawk, fight, and shoot a longbow. But, when a rebellion arises, it's up to Peter to escape from the besieged castle and fetch help. Ronald Welch is celebrated as one of the best writers of historical fiction for ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
182g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192738592
SKU
V9780192738592
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About Ronald Welch
Ronald Welch (Ronald Oliver Felton) was born in Glamorgan and for much of his life was a teacher of history, and Headmaster of Okehampton Grammar School. He fought in the Welch Regiment during World War Two. He published a number of historical novels for children, including Knight Crusader in 1954, for which he won the Carnegie Medal. Ronald Welch died ... Read more
Reviews for The Gauntlet
'It continues to epitomise the thrill of reading itself'
The Book Bag
'The Gauntlet provided an escape from dull post-war Britain into a world of knights, banquets and jousting. It will most definitely have the same appeal to young readers today.
Historical Novel Society
'The story is still fresh and appealing ... features the original black ... Read more
The Book Bag
'The Gauntlet provided an escape from dull post-war Britain into a world of knights, banquets and jousting. It will most definitely have the same appeal to young readers today.
Historical Novel Society
'The story is still fresh and appealing ... features the original black ... Read more