It is 1855 and the Crimean War is raging. Lost and hungry, young orphan boy Omar is found by Mary Seacole. Like Florence Nightingale, Mary has gone to the Crimea to nurse the soldiers. Risking her life, and with Omar's assistance, she goes to the battle front to tend the wounded and dying. From Mary, Omar learns about real bravery - and forgiveness.

 

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

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Hachette Children's Group .

Saviour Pirotta has written a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts and won awards both here and in the US.