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Freedom for Bron: The Boy Who Saved a Kingdom

Book Synopsis

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.

Our Review Panel says...

Set in Anglo-Saxon Kent, this book tells the story of a slave boy called Bron, who is drawn into a gripping adventure with warlords, warriors and kings. The story is well researched and makes it easy for pupils to engage imaginatively with the historical setting as seen through the eyes of a child. The book also has an in-depth information section at the end to provide further historical context about the Saxons and the Jutes. A free, downloadable KS2 pack to accompany the book is also available.

Freedom for Bron Teacher's Guide

To help you use Freedom for Bron in the classroom, this guide from the publisher includes a brief summary of the historical context, project sheets for extension work and an outline of key themes. There are also discussion points for
KS2 Anglo-Saxon history with recommended sample passages in Freedom for Bron which can be used to teach each theme.

Freedom for Bron: The Boy Who Saved a Kingdom

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