Crusade

Author(s): Elizabeth Laird

Middle School (Ages 11-14)

Crusade is a richly detailed historical adventure, from Carnegie shortlisted author, Elizabeth Laird.


Two boys. Two faiths. One unholy war ...


When Adam's mother dies unconfessed, he pledges to save her soul with dust from the Holy Land. Employed as a dog-boy for the local knight, Adam grabs the chance to join the Crusade to reclaim Jerusalem. He burns with determination to strike down the infidel enemy ...


Salim, a merchant's son, is leading an uneventful life in the port of Acre - until news arrives that a Crusader attack is imminent. To keep Salim safe, his father buys him an apprenticeship with an esteemed, travelling doctor. But Salim's employment leads him to the heart of Sultan Saladin's camp - and into battle against the barbaric and unholy invaders ...


Product Information

Two boys from opposing worlds come face to face in this thought-provoking historical adventure from a highly acclaimed author.

Expertly researched, vividly told.' Publishing News

Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of several much-loved children's books, including The Garbage King, The Prince Who Walked with Lions and The Fastest Boy in the World. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal six times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.

General Fields

  • : 9781509802968
  • : Pan Macmillan
  • : Macmillan Children's Books
  • : 30 June 2016
  • : 197mm X 130mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 July 2016
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Elizabeth Laird
  • : Paperback
  • : Main Market Ed.
  • : en
  • : 823.914
  • : 400