Death of a King

Praise for The Battle for Duncragglin by Andrew H. Vanderwal:

“...Andrew Vanderwal knows what the pre-teen set wants in their historical fiction: danger, action, camaraderie, and enough period detail to satisfy any future Jeopardy contestant’s appetite for trivia. The Battle for Duncragglin is laden with those elements, along with a time-travel framing story and the near-obligatory cast of real historical figures, in this case fronted by William Wallace, the 13th-century Scotsman who led a rebellion against his country’s British overlords…. Vanderwal wisely tempers the high drama with Alex’s yearning for adventure and friendship, all without sacrificing suspense or overdoing the pathos….” – Quill & Quire

“This book fills a hole in the historical fiction genre by showcasing Scotland in the Middle Ages. It will appeal to reluctant boy readers with its many battle scenes, descriptions of torture devices, and darkly humorous lines. Fans of the movie Braveheart will adore this book … an appealing, well-researched adventure….” – School Library Journal

“…The mix between present pain and past events provide the most intriguing aspect of the decisions made by all….” – Kirkus Review

“…Those looking for headlong adventure featuring a stouthearted lad, a black-hearted villain, scenes of bloody violence, and details of survival techniques will not be disappointed….” – Booklist

“…This interesting blend of historical fiction and time travel fantasy is likely to appeal to fans of both genres…. It remains a rip-roaring adventure story filled with action, humor, and quite a lot of bloodshed, providing a great guy read that should also appeal to fans of historical fiction and fantasy.” – VOYA