Table of Contents

• 1: An Iron Age neighbourhood – Glastonbury Lake Village
• 2: Iron Age eating – Jarlshof
• 3: A fighting time – Danebury hill fort
• 4: Chieftain’s wheels – Ferry Fryston chariot burial
• 5: Magical beings rule – Ballachulish goddes
• 6: A mysterious murder – Lindow Man
• 7: Swirly art – Desborough mirror
• 8: Water magic – The Broichter boat
• 9: Buried treasure – Snettisham gold torc
• 10: The man with everything – Welwyn Garden City burial
• 11: The first towns – Silchester
• 12: Conquered!– Maiden Castle
• 13: All change – Fishbourne Palace
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Further information and Timeline
• 16: Index

About the Author

I have been writing for many years in a number of different genres, from books for babies up to books for 11 year-olds plus. I like to try new things and tackle new subjects, so I don't limit myself to one type of book. One month I might be writing about history, and the next month I might be creating an imaginary story. Examples of my work have been selected for national Key Stage study in the UK, and in the USA I was commended by the Library of Congress for my work in non-fiction, which they felt encouraged reluctant readers. I work with visuals always in mind, and love the challenge of getting across information or an exciting story with good graphics to back it up. Lately I have been blogging about the craft of writing, and I've also appeared at National Book Festivals, which I think of as the most challenging thing of all to do! I get a lot of emails from children around the world, inspired by one of my books they have read, and that gives me great pleasure.

Reviews

This book is a gem...the presentation is excellent with a good balance of maps, text and pictures. Facts and language are pitched at the right level for 9-11 year olds
*The English Association*