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The Executioner's Daughter
The Executioner's Daughter
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A medieval executioner's daughter discovers that she can make choices about her own future, though the rewards may be equaled by the risks. — "All Lily could remember when she got to the hill was looking up at the distant gallows and the roar of the crowd around her. On the platform, a tall man looped nooses around the thieves' necks an... more »
Born into the family of an executioner, Lily has always been sheltered by her mother from the horrors of her father's occupation. While her mother assists her father in all his daily duties, Lily spends her time caring for her animals, collecting herbs, and playing alone in the forest. But when her ailing mother takes a turn for the worse, Lily is suddenly thrust into the paralyzing role of executioner's assistant.
Aside from preparing healing concoctions for the suffering and maimed, Lily must now accompany her father at the town executions, something she has never done before. Though she loves her father, the emotional burden of his disturbing profession is just too much for her to bear. Lily must find a way to change her destiny, no matter the consequences.
Set in medieval England, this well-researched and beautifully written novel tells the story of one girl's fight to rise above her fate.
Author:
A medieval executioner's daughter discovers that she can make choices about her own future, though the rewards may be equaled by the risks. — "All Lily could remember when she got to the hill was looking up at the distant gallows and the roar of the crowd around her. On the platform, a tall man looped nooses around the thieves' necks an... more »
Born into the family of an executioner, Lily has always been sheltered by her mother from the horrors of her father's occupation. While her mother assists her father in all his daily duties, Lily spends her time caring for her animals, collecting herbs, and playing alone in the forest. But when her ailing mother takes a turn for the worse, Lily is suddenly thrust into the paralyzing role of executioner's assistant.
Aside from preparing healing concoctions for the suffering and maimed, Lily must now accompany her father at the town executions, something she has never done before. Though she loves her father, the emotional burden of his disturbing profession is just too much for her to bear. Lily must find a way to change her destiny, no matter the consequences.
Set in medieval England, this well-researched and beautifully written novel tells the story of one girl's fight to rise above her fate.
ISBN-13: 9780805062342
ISBN-10: 0805062343
Publication Date: 6/1/2000
Pages: 144
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating: 5
ISBN-10: 0805062343
Publication Date: 6/1/2000
Pages: 144
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating: 5
4.5 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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Genres:
- Children's Books >> Ages 9-12 >> General
- Children's Books >> History >> Historical Fiction >> Medieval
- Children's Books >> Literature & Fiction >> Short Story Collections
