The Sacking of Visby by Birgitta Nelson (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Sacking of Visby by Birgitta Nelson The year is 1361. The place: the Swedish island of Gotland. King Waldemar of Denmark has landed with his army and is now invading this large and peaceful island. Two boys, master and servant, have been swept up in the turmoil. How will they survive? And how will the events reshape their friendship? The well-to-do citizens of the town of Visby have been forced to surrender their treasure to the Danish king in exchange for the very survival of their town. Meanwhile, the islands peasants, including Thorfeins servant, Ulf, try to hold out against the invaders as best they can with whatever weapons they can scrape together. The boy, Thorfein, manages for awhile to safeguard a gold cross that his father had entrusted to him but the mystery of when and how it shows up again and again mirrors the many challenges the two boys have yet to face. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The year is 1361. The place: the Swedish island of Gotland. King Waldemar of Denmark has landed with his army and is now invading this large and peaceful island. Two boys, master and servant, have been swept up in the turmoil. How will they survive? And how will the events reshape their friendship?The well-to-do citizens of the town of Visby have been forced to surrender their treasure to the Danish king in exchange for the very survival of their town. Meanwhile, the islands peasants, including Thorfeins servant, Ulf, try to hold out against the invaders as best they can with whatever weapons they can scrape together. The boy, Thorfein, manages for awhile to safeguard a gold cross that his father had entrusted to him but the mystery of when and how it shows up again and again mirrors the many challenges the two boys have yet to face. Details ISBN1257056808 Author Birgitta Nelson Pages 150 Publisher Lulu.com Year 2011 ISBN-10 1257056808 ISBN-13 9781257056804 Format Paperback Publication Date 2011-06-23 Imprint Lulu.com Place of Publication Morrisville Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title SACKING OF VISBY Language English Media Book UK Release Date 2011-06-23 AU Release Date 2011-06-23 NZ Release Date 2011-06-23 US Release Date 2011-06-23 Audience General 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:101912001;

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