Book Description

A young boy's discovery of twelve wooden soldiers that once belonged to the Bront? children leads to an exciting adventure. Awarded the 1962 Carnegie Medal for the outstanding children's book by an English author.

From the Publisher

Beneath a floorboard in the old farmhouse into which his family has just moved, eight-year-old Max Morley discovers twelve time-worn wooden soldiers. Under his careful watch, the "Twelves" come to life, each possessing a name and a distinct personality. As Max soon learns, they share a history filled with incident and adventure -- all an imaginative legacy of the famous Bront?s (Branwell, Charlotte, Emily, Anne), who were the soldiers' original owners. In its mix of invention, excitement, character, and literary history, "The Return of the Twelves" occupies a rare place in children's literature. Its gripping narrative and engaging figures make it perfect for young readers of ten and up.

Book Dimension

Height (mm) 204 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Width (mm) 147