The Boy Who Was

By Grace Taber Hallock

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER The Boy Who Was is a captivating children's historical fantasy novel by Grace Taber Hallock that takes young readers on an extraordinary journey through time. Nino, a boy blessed with eternal life, becomes a timeless witness to the ebb and flow of history across the Bay of Naples. From the fiery destruction of Pompeii to the fall of Rome, the harrowing Children's Crusade, and the rise of Garibaldi, Nino's story is intertwined with some of the most pivotal events of the past 3,000 years. Through the eyes of this ageless observer, history comes alive, offering both wonder and reflection. With enchanting illustrations by Harrie Wood, this Newbery Honor book from 1929 continues to inspire and educate, reminding us that history is not just a series of dates but a tapestry of human experiences. CONTENTS THE FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI SIREN SONGS SONG OF ODYSSEUS POSEIDON AND THE GREEKS THE ROMANS AND THE VOLCANO THE LAST OF THE GOTHS THE NORMANS AND THE SARACENS THE CRUSADER STUDENTS OF SALERNO REDBEARD AND SAINT ANDREW THE BANDITS EPILOGUE

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DF361G5R
• ISBN13: 9798851657825
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 163 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"