The King's Shadow
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Random House Children's Books · Paperback · July 7, 1997
Evyn, a young Welsh serf, has dreamed all his life of becoming a storyteller.
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- Genres
- Medieval YA, War & Military YA, Royalty Stories for Teens
- Published
- Random House Children's Books, July 7, 1997
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Evyn, a young Welsh serf, has dreamed all his life of becoming a storyteller. But in a cruel twist of fate, Evyn and his father suffer a brutal attack by a group of murderous ruffians. Evyn's tongue is cut off and his father is killed. Orphaned and unable to speak, Evyn assumes he is destined to a life of slavery. But Evyn is resilient and teaches himself to read and write.
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He is then appointed the personal companion to Earl Harold of Wessex, who later becomes the King of England. The two travel the countryside together, forming a close father-son bond. Evyn chronicles all of their exciting journeys, which culminate at the Battle of Hastings, where the future of the country is decided.
Medieval Momentum
Come here for
- historical texture, military stakes
- medieval court atmosphere
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- sustained narrative pace
- clean, accessible historical framing
Where it sits
| Medieval YA | 92% |
|---|---|
| Royalty Stories for Teens | 44% |
| War & Military YA | 31% |
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Publisher categories
- Medieval YA
- War & Military YA
- Violence & Trauma
- Authors
- Elizabeth Alder
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- July 7, 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Medieval YA