Fire, Bed and Bone
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By Henrietta Branford
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""Powerful. Exciting. Original."" Celia Rees
This award-winning classic speaks back to the divisions of fourteenth century Britain from the perspective of a much-loved hunting dog.
Branford’s Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize-winning novel is a moving narrative about injustice, upheaval and survival in fourteenth century Britain. From the point of view of a devoted and sought-after hunting dog, her story focuses on the societal tension and oppression that lead to her beloved masters Rufus and Comfort being arrested for heresy during the Peasants’ Revolt, and how she must then struggle to raise her puppy Fleabane and forge a life away from the cruel landlord and violence happening all around her. Ultimately an uplifting story about loyalty and hope.
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A really nice short read told from the perspective of the dog. I love adult historical fiction and this is the first example I’ve read for children that appealed to me in the same way. It gave a really good perspective on a time in history and had me on the edge of my seat at times. Good upper KS2 read.
I didn’t enjoy this book that much as I felt it is quite confronting for children to read. I really enjoyed how the dog is the main character and telling the story.
