Song of the sparrow

By Lisa Ann Sandell

Subjects: Novels in verse, Great britain, history, fiction, Knights and knighthood, fiction, Arthur, king, fiction, Historical fiction, Coming of age, Fiction, Children's fiction, War, Juvenile fiction, War stories, History, Knights and knighthood

Description: In fifth-century Britain, nine years after the destruction of their home on the island of Shalott brings her to live with her father and brothers in the military encampments of Arthur's army, seventeen-year-old Elaine describes her changing perceptions of war and the people around her as she becomes increasingly involved in the bitter struggle against the invading Saxons.