Publisher's Synopsis
Slave boy Bron does his best to avoid the wrath - and the stick - of his master, the grumpy village blacksmith. But Bron's life is dull, he has no family or friends and he is always hungry. Then one day an important Saxon lord arrives - passing through the village on his way to a crucial war council. It's a chance for Bron to escape his lowly life and prove just how valuable one young lad can be - to the lord, to his village and ultimately, to the whole kingdom. A tale of friendship, divided loyalties and the desire to belong, this adventure will thrill young readers.
