The Shadow of the Norman Arrow by Wendy Leighton-Porter

The Shadow of the Norman Arrow

Shadows from the Past Book 7

by Wendy Leighton-Porter.

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The 7^th book in the Shadows from the Past time-travel series features a landmark moment in English history – 1066 and The Battle of Hastings.

As they continue the search for their missing parents, the Lancelot twins, together with their best friend Charlie and their talking Tonkinese cat, Max, find themselves catapulted back in time to the south coast of 11^th century England. Like most English schoolchildren, they know all about 1066 and William the Conqueror. Deciding they must try to warn King Harold of the imminent threat of the Norman invasion, they set off to find him. What they are not expecting at the start of their journey are the many other dangers they will have to face during the course of their mission – from dragons lurking in dark forests, to dangerous outlaws, to deadly phantom hounds, to the fearsome Battle of Stamford Bridge where the king must repel an army of Viking invaders, before heading back south for the fateful battle against Duke William of Normandy. This may well prove to be the time-travelling foursome’s most challenging adventure yet. Will they succeed or will it prove impossible to turn the tide of history?

“Get ready for an extraordinary time-traveling journey… Action packed with battles, legends, and myths, this is another spectacular story by Wendy Leighton-Porter. The reader won’t be able to put this book down from page one. Digging deep into English history, myths, and legends, The Shadows from the Past Series is more than just a great succession of exciting stories; they are super educational! I love that the author challenges young readers to think beyond what they see, what they are told, encouraging them to research history, myths, and legends.” READERS’ FAVORITE BOOK REVIEWS

“I was charmed by the storyline and the learning experience of the children along the way, and it’s safe to say that history has come alive yet again in this fantastic addition to the series.” K.C. FINN, author

“Once again author Wendy Leighton-Porter infuses historical facts with a realism and sense of ‘now’ for young readers… The title of the book, The Shadow of the Norman Arrow, is significant in relation to the death of King Harold on the battlefield and I enjoyed that subtle reference. History comes alive under the author’s skilled pen and any young reader will be drawn right into the magicality of history populated by characters that are not dry as dust mentions or mere names in the pages of a boring book but are people with dreams and ambitions.” FIONA INGRAM, author of the Chronicles of the Stone series

A Word from the Author

The Battle of Hastings will soon be fought on English soil. King Harold knows the Norman invasion is coming, but he must first head up north to fight the Vikings. Who will come to his aid?

Still searching for their missing parents who are lost somewhere in the past, twins Jemima and Joe Lancelot travel back in time to the year 1066, together with best friend Charlie and Max, their talking Tonkinese cat.

Many dangerous adventures await them during a hazardous journey across the country to help the king repel the invaders. Will they be able to turn the tide of history, or will Harold fail to heed their advice?

(Wendy Leighton-Porter, 2021)