Bron, an enslaved young Saxon, does the hard work that his master – the village blacksmith – would rather avoid. His reward is a lack of food and cruel jeers from other, non enslaved children in the village.
But unbeknown to all, war is brewing … And when a famous Saxon warlord arrives at his village Bron gets a chance to prove that anyone can be brave and achieve great things, whatever their situation …
A tale of friendship and the desire to belong, this adventure resonates with all children and immerses readers in the Anglo-Saxon era, with plenty of detail about the myths and culture of that time.