Its 1854 and the Battle of Inkerman has just been fought. Trapped in the midst of a battlefield, Tom is wishing he had never left home to become a soldier in the Crimean War. But nothing can prepare him for the horrors of Scutari Hospital. Only the soft light of Florences lamp seems to soothe him.

 

This book is part of a book series called Historical Stories .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Hachette Children's Group .

Jeanne Willis is a favourite children's author, and she also writes for television.