A thrilling historical adventure in the Before They Were Famous series, telling the story of the young William the Conqueror. A young boy is sent away to France, far from the political turmoil of the Normandy court. He spends his years training to become a knight and learning the value of friendship and loyalty - which will be vital when decides he must return to take his rightful place as Duke of Normandy. This thrilling historical adventure, one of the Before They Were Famous series that includes the Cleopatra, Boudica and Pocahontas, tells the story of a young boy who one day became known as William the Conqueror.

 

This book is part of a book series called Before They Were Famous .

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Walker Books Ltd .

Caroline Corby is a debut author - Cleopatra: Escape Down the Nile is her very first book. She is now a full-time writer and also sits as a magistrate; previously she had a successful career in banking. Caroline has three daughters aged nine, eleven and thirteen and lives in London.