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“She is one of our greatest writers and gave me a lifelong love of history.” Chris Riddell Sun Horse, Moon Horse is a captivating tale of courage and destiny, set against the ancient hills of Iron Age Britain. From the author of the beloved children’s classic, The Eagle of the Ninth, Sutcliff weaves history and legend into a poignant narrative that resonates through the ages. As tensions mount between his tribe and encroaching invaders, Lubrin Dhu, the young chieftain of the Iceni tribe, carves the iconic chalk horse into the rolling hills, a symbol of strength, unity and hope. Introduced by award-winning writer, artist and environmentalist, Tiffany Francis-Baker, and published in a beautiful gift hardback, this book will entertain and transport children back in history.

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Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) was born 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 Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992.

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