Its 1854 and the Battle of Inkerman has just been fought. Trapped in the midst of a battlefield, Tom is wishing he had never left home to become a soldier in the Crimean War. But nothing can prepare him for the horrors of Scutari Hospital. Only the soft light of Florences lamp seems to soothe him.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 4 in the Historical Stories Series. See all Historical Stories books here.
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Jeanne Willis Biography
Author Jeanne Willis has written over 80 children's books from picture books and stories for younger readers to teen novels. She has won several awards, including the Children's Book Award, the Silver Smarties Prize and has also been shortlisted for the Whitbread Award.
Born in St Albans in 1959, Jeanne Willis always loved
