Robert the Bruce, the king and the spider, illustrations by Teresa Martinez
Type
Label
Robert the Bruce, the king and the spider, illustrations by Teresa Martinez
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
3-6, Brodart
resource.interestGradeLevel
P-1, Brodart
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Robert the Bruce
Oclc number
1050961900
Responsibility statement
illustrations by Teresa Martinez
Series statement
Traditional Scottish tales
Sub title
the king and the spider
Summary
Weaving together history and myth, Robert the Bruce: The King and the Spider brings to life the most-famous legend of the freedom-fighting Scottish king. Following the rebellious king's journey from crushing defeat in battle and daring escape to lonely exile in a dark cave, Robert the Bruce spots a tiny spider that refuses to give up trying to spin its web. Inspired by its perseverance, King Robert returns to lead the Scottish army, eventually defeating the English at the Battle of Bannockburn, a victory that ensured Scottish independence for three centuries. This stunning picture book tells both the legend and the facts about one of Scotland's best-known kings, through illustrations packed with historical detail
Target audience
preschool