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Summary: A passion for Freedom and a love of Scots
Review: Although this story is told through the eyes of Martin Crawford, a young Scot in the late 1300's, it's really about Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, and his passionate fight for freedom from England's rule. Many have said that this book's more for boys, but I'm a girl and I loved it, SO THERE! :P It reminds me a lot of America's own fight for independence. If you like historical fiction, Scotland, male heroes, or people with wits rather than brains, then you'll LOVE this book. I know I did.
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Summary: A passion for Freedom and a love of Scots
Review: Although this story is told through the eyes of Martin Crawford, a young Scot in the late 13th century, it's really about Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, and his passionate fight for freedom from England's rule. Many have said that this book's more for boys, but I'm a girl and I loved it, SO THERE! :P It reminds me a lot of America's own fight for independence. If you like historical fiction, Scotland, male heroes, or people with wits rather than brains, then you'll LOVE this book. I know I did.
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Summary: Excellent work of historical fiction!
Review: I read this book a while ago but I remembered it when I watched Braveheart several days ago. I think that it is suspenseful and yet has a quality of sadness in it. (to the author) Mollie Hunter, thou art a genius!
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Summary: An Okay book
Review: Of all action books I read, this was one of the best I have ever read. It is mostly fiction but touches upon history and true facts. It would recommended for ages 13 and over. Probably little kids would not like to read it for all the violence.
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Summary: A really great story . . .
Review: The book, The King's Swift Rider, is one of the best books I have ever read to date. I like to read books on historical fiction because you learn of the past and use it in the present to help you make decisions of things you go though. You also learn of things that you never knew took place. The main character, Martin Crawford, a young Scottish person, joined the alliance with the Robert the Bruce, king of scots, in 1290's. The Bruce is at war with King Edward, who is known as Longshanks. Martin's mother sends his brother, Sean, and him off to fight with the Bruce. Martin is not a fighting person, but he is a very clever lad, so the Bruce made him his page. As time goes on, the Bruce wins many battles and Longshanks dies. Martin's mother also dies in the book. After his mother's death, the king makes Martin his swift rider. Martin goes though many adventures and many more battles to come in the book.
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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read
Review: The book, The King's Swift Rider, is one of the best books I have ever read to date. I like to read books on historical fiction because you learn of the past and use it in the present to help you make decisions of things you go though. You also learn of things that you never knew took place. The main character, Martin Crawford, a young Scottish person, joined the alliance with the Robert the Bruce, king of scots, in 1290's. The Bruce is at war with King Edward, who is known as Longshanks. Martin's mother sends his brother, Sean, and him off to fight with the Bruce. Martin is not a fighting person, but he is a very clever lad, so the Bruce made him his page. As time goes on, the Bruce wins many battles and Longshanks dies. Martin's mother also dies in the book. After his mother's death, the king makes Martin his swift rider. Martin goes though many adventures and many more battles to come in the book.
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Summary: Boogie Down WithThis Book
Review: THE KING'S SWIFT RIDER
Mollie HunterHave you ever thought of being in the army in the medieval times, fighting for the Bruce, King of all Scott's? Well this is what happened to a boy named Martin. This book is about Martin fighting for the Bruce. I liked this book because I like knights and battles. I also like history about main events. One main event in the story is when the Scots killed thousands of English soldiers in one single castle! The moral to this story is to believe in yourself, have trust and do things for reasons, not just for fun. One example is being mean to somebody or something for no good reason. That is what the English did to the Scots. I think people who like history and war should read this book.
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Summary: An Okay book
Review: The King's Swift Rider by Mollie Hunter is a great book for young adults. Boys would probably like this book better than girls. It's about a teenage boy who stands up for what be believes in. Martin Crawford is thirteen when he becomes a messenger and a spy for Robert the Bruce. The book is intense and full of adventure. It's a great way to learn some history of the conflict between the English and the Scottish during the 1300's. If you liked the movie "Braveheart" you will like this book.
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Summary: History comes alive!
Review: The King's Swift Rider by Mollie Hunter is a great book for young adults. Boys would probably like this book better than girls. It's about a teenage boy who stands up for what be believes in. Martin Crawford is thirteen when he becomes a messenger and a spy for Robert the Bruce. The book is intense and full of adventure. It's a great way to learn some history of the conflict between the English and the Scottish during the 1300's. If you liked the movie "Braveheart" you will like this book.
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Summary: A great read
Review: The King's Swift Rider is an interesting and compelling tale of Robert the Bruce's quest for Scottish independence. The characters and events are true to history, and the details of military encounters help the reader to visualize the conflicts as they occurred. My students will be reading this book as part of our world history studies this year.
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