The King's Swift Rider: A Novel on Robert the Bruce

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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: 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: Boogie Down WithThis Book
Review: Then you will love this book, it takes you into the secret world of the swift riders for the Bruce, so its kinda like a spy book too. This book is a good read for younger adults and well as older ones. It does have themes of war and death in it, so it may not be suitable for that young of an adult. This book is perfect for the lover of action and adventure

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Summary: A great read
Review: This is a young adult book regarding the history of Robert the Bruce who fought the English at the Battle of Bannockburn. It is very well written and really gives a good look at "The Bruce". I got to know him much better, how he and the troops prayed before the battle, the fierce loyalty and love his men had for him and the mercy he demanded be given the enemy if asked for. Don't let the fact that it was written for teenage readers keep you from enjoying this tale if you are older. Anyone can read this and learn from it!