The Armourer's House by Rosemary Sutcliff Paperback Book

Description: The Armourer's House by Rosemary Sutcliff If only shed been born a boy, Tamsyn would never have been sent away to Uncle Gideons - the armourers - house when her grandmother died. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rosemary Sutcliff delivers another outstanding historical novel. In busy and bustling Tudor London, far from her home, Tamsyn meets the strange old Wise Woman and is promised her hearts desire...If only shed been born a boy, Tamsyn would never have been sent away to Uncle Gideons - the armourers - house when her grandmother died. She could have stayed by the wild sea that she loved with her Uncle Martin, the ship merchant.But instead, she is bound for busy, bustling Tudor London, and the armourers house, far from the coast and far from her beloved ships. Homesick and lonely in the loud family of cousins, it isnt until she meets the strange old Wise Woman that Tamsyn is finally promised her "hearts desire"... Author Biography Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Childrens Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans. Kirkus US Review A gay portrait of London in the days of Henry VIII and Ann Boleyn as it was seen by young Tamsyn Caunter of Devon who came to live with her swordsmith uncle and his family. A thin thread of plot fulfills the wish of cousin Piers, who wants to go to sea but feels he must remain as an apprentice, however unwilling, in his fathers shop. But mostly, the book is one exuberant adventure after another. Theres an excursion up the Thames to picnic on Easter, a rush of Morris Dancers down the street on May Day, a visit to the cozy cottage and garden of an old herb woman, talks about the New World over old maps in the long creaky attic of the armourers house. The pictures by C. Walter Hodges of narrow streets, tall angular houses, the dockyards, snow covered roofs at Christmas, are well designed and detailed, endowed with a warmth that complements the stories. (Kirkus Reviews) Promotional "Headline" Rosemary Sutcliff delivers another outstanding historical novel. In busy and bustling Tudor London, far from her home, Tamsyn meets the strange old Wise Woman and is promised her hearts desire... Details ISBN0099354012 Author Rosemary Sutcliff Year 1994 ISBN-10 0099354012 ISBN-13 9780099354017 Format Paperback Imprint Red Fox Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Birth 1920 Media Book Series Red Fox Older Fiction Pages 208 Publication Date 1994-03-17 UK Release Date 1994-03-17 Audience Age 9-11 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Alternative 9781448174218 Audience Childrens (6-12) We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21713263;

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