Book description
Second-century Roman Britain is the setting for epic battle, high
drama, bravery and romance in these two stories for young readers.
A Circlet of Oak Leaves gradually reveals the mystery behind humble
horse-breeder Araco's award for outstanding bravery, and Eagle's Egg
follows the story of Quintus, a young standard-bearer, determined to
be promoted so that he can marry the girl that he loves.
Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey.
With over 40 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 1972 her book Tristan and Iseult was runner-up for 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.
Rosemary lived for a long time in Arundel, Sussex with her dogs and
in 1975, she was awarded the OBE for services to Children's
Literature. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and will
be much missed by her many fans.
