Silver Branch (Eagle of the Ninth) [Paperback]

Rosemary Sutcliff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 6, 2001 | Series: Eagle of the Ninth

This is one of Rosemary Sutcliff's acclaimed books set in Roman Britain. "The Silver Branch" tells the story of two Roman soldiers who discover a plot to overthrow the Emperor. They find themselves leading a band of loyalists into the thick of battle in defence of the honour of Rome.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Superb...Enthusiastically recommended." --The Horn Book

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Rosemary Sutcliff is one of the most respected children's authors and in 1975 she was awarded the OBE.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Oxford Childrens (September 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192751786
• ISBN-13: 978-0192751782
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,385,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rosemary Sutcliff wrote more than 40 historical novels for young adults-including The Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch, The Lantern Bearers, The Sword and the Circle, and Black Ships Before Troy-five adult novels, and several books of nonfiction.

Customer Reviews

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Silver Branch, June 8, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Silver Branch (Paperback)

Want a riveting historical-fiction novel with a plot that is better than most? If so, the Silver Branch is a book for you. Set in Roman Britan, over a century after the first book in the series, The Eagle of the Ninth, the book paints a picture of the life of two Romans, who seek to overthrow a tyrannical emperor who has separated himself, and Britan, from Rome. Rosemary Sutcliff has indeed woven a story whose plot is exceedingly diverse and well thought-out. The book gives the reader a gripping plot in which the reader is given a picture of the Roman world. The book paints a vivid picture of a Roman town, Legion, a gladiator fight, and the Roman's enemies the Saxon barbarians. Rosemary Sutcliff has the gift of being able to write very good historical novels.

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nobody can beat Rosemary Sutcliff, February 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Silver Branch (Paperback)

I found this book to be fantastic. I love the time and setting, but it was much more than that. The characters are all so real and alive, the historical events are so accuratly portrayed, and, most of all, the writing is excellent. Rosemary Sutcliff has fast become one of my very favorite authors, and I would definately reccommend this book to almost anyone, especially if you have any interest in the Roman Empire or Britian/early British history. (I only might not reccommend this to some kids, because the writing isn't always so easy, and they might get bogged down or confused)

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sutcliff is not just for kids, September 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Silver Branch (Paperback)

This is the second in a loosely linked trilogy (the 1st and 3rd books are 'Eagle of the Ninth' and 'The Lantern Bearers'), and is arguably the best of the three. Sutcliff's narrative is evocative and colorful, and the story is both engaging and full of surprises. If the book has any fault it is in a certain license taken with actual historical events, but since the setting is a very obscure period of Roman-occupied Britain, the liberty is easily overlooked. If you are a Sutcliff fan (and I have yet to meet anyone who has read her who isn't!) you will love this book!