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In this exciting and visually stunning book, the most talented Scottish novelist of his generation teams up with Jill Calder, whose bold and colourful illustrations are a perfect complement to one of the most dramatic tales in Scottish history. In addition to the big set pieces from the Bruce story - not least of course the Battle of Bannockburn - and the other famous elements - such as the murder of the Red Comyn and Bruce and the spider - book is full of accurate historical detail and imaginative touches which offer a fresh and vital perspective on one of the great heroes of Scottish history.



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'A stunning new telling of the Robert the Bruce story'

* Avocado Sweet *

'A gloriously illustrated picture-book version, with expertly concise text by one of Scotland's finest novelists'

* The Herald *

'A lively pictorial account of the drama. Bolstered by Jill Calder's vibrant illustrations, it is as much for older children as adults, but avoids over-simplifying the battle and the complex factors that led to it'

* The Lady *

'This unique book will enthral readers of all ages'

* Scottish Field *

Robert the Bruce: King of Scots

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    A Paperback / softback by James Robertson, Jill Calder

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      Publisher: Birlinn General
      Publication Date: 04/10/2018
      ISBN13: 9781780275604, 978-1780275604
      ISBN10: 1780275609

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In this exciting and visually stunning book, the most talented Scottish novelist of his generation teams up with Jill Calder, whose bold and colourful illustrations are a perfect complement to one of the most dramatic tales in Scottish history. In addition to the big set pieces from the Bruce story - not least of course the Battle of Bannockburn - and the other famous elements - such as the murder of the Red Comyn and Bruce and the spider - book is full of accurate historical detail and imaginative touches which offer a fresh and vital perspective on one of the great heroes of Scottish history.



      Trade Review

      'A stunning new telling of the Robert the Bruce story'

      * Avocado Sweet *

      'A gloriously illustrated picture-book version, with expertly concise text by one of Scotland's finest novelists'

      * The Herald *

      'A lively pictorial account of the drama. Bolstered by Jill Calder's vibrant illustrations, it is as much for older children as adults, but avoids over-simplifying the battle and the complex factors that led to it'

      * The Lady *

      'This unique book will enthral readers of all ages'

      * Scottish Field *

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