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Books by Rosemary Sutcliff | Wonderlit

Books by Rosemary Sutcliff

12 books · Ages 7–17

Known for the The Eagle of the Ninth and The Arthurian Trilogy series, Rosemary Sutcliff writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–17, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of history, adventure, growing up.

Series

The Eagle of the Ninth

The Eagle of the Ninth

1 book · Ages 10–15

The Sword and the Circle

The Light Beyond the Forest

The Road to Camlann

The Arthurian Trilogy

3 books · Ages 10–16

Standalone Books

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Rosemary Sutcliff

For the child searching for their place in the world and learning that loyalty, hard work, and a true friend can turn an

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Dragon Slayer: The Story of Beowulf

Rosemary Sutcliff

The mighty warrior Beowulf faces his greatest challenges yet, from the monstrous Grendel to a final, deadly encounter wi

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Warrior Scarlet

Rosemary Sutcliff

By Age Range

The Minstrel and the Dragon Pup

Knight's Fee

Dragon Slayer: The Story of Beowulf

Warrior Scarlet

Knight's Fee

Common Themes

History Adventure Growing Up Fairy Tales & Mythology Friendship & Loyalty Resilience & Perseverance Princesses Being Different

Drem dreams of becoming a warrior in Bronze Age Britain, but first he must prove his strength despite the challenge of a

Ages 10–14

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Tristan and Iseult

Rosemary Sutcliff

For the young reader grappling with the weight of expectations and the complexity of conflicting loyalties. A poetic loo

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Chess-dream in a Garden

Rosemary Sutcliff

The garden transforms into a grand battlefield where the White King and his court must defend their realm against the ad

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The Minstrel and the Dragon Pup

Rosemary Sutcliff

When a traveling minstrel's beloved dragon pup is kidnapped by a cruel showman, his music loses its magic until he can b

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The Armourer's House

Rosemary Sutcliff

For the child adjusting to a new home far from everything they know. Tamsyn navigates the transition from the wild coast

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Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad

Rosemary Sutcliff

The legendary siege of Troy comes to life through the stories of Paris, Achilles, and the wooden horse that ended a deca

Dragon Slayer: The Story of Beowulf

Warrior Scarlet

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