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The Buried Crown

Book Synopsis

An exciting World War II adventure from acclaimed author Ally Sherrick – blending her trademark rip-roaring historical storytelling with mythology and magic!

It’s World War II and Britain is on the brink of invasion. Londoner George has been sent to live in the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, trains to be a pilot – but he’s very far from safe.

An ancient burial ground nearby contains a priceless treasure, a magical Anglo-Saxon crown Hitler is desperate to possess.

Alongside Kitty, the granddaughter of a Jewish archaeologist, George must find and protect the crown from the Nazi invaders before it’s too late …

From the award-winning author of Black Powder and The Queen’s Fool, this is a rip-roaring World War 2 adventure combining adventure and magic – perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

Our Review Panel says...

Ally Sherrick is a master of bringing historical fiction to a contemporary audience, concocting an exciting mix of real historical events and characters with utterly convincing fictional elements. I found The Buried Crown gripping from start to finish and the pace never dips once throughout the whole story. As it picks up on the historical topics of both Anglo-Saxons and World War II (an unlikely but rather delightful combination), I would highly recommend this story for upper KS2 classrooms…

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