Tod of the Fens
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Chapter Book · 1928

Tod of the Fens

By Elinor Whitney Field

A boy and a disguised prince embark on a secret adventure.

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146 pages
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In fifteenth-century England, young Tod lives with a band of outlaws. When Prince Hal, heir to the throne, disguises himself to mingle with commoners, he and Tod embark on a daring adventure. As they navigate the challenges of their world, will their secret identities be revealed? Discover the unexpected twists in this historical tale of friendship and intrigue.

From the publisher

Tod of the Fens is a children’s historical novel by Elinor Whitney. Set in Boston, England, in the fifteenth century, it is a light-hearted adventure about Tod, a boy who lives with a band of men outside town, and Prince Hal, the heir to the throne, who disguises himself so he can move among the people incognito. The novel, illustrated by Warwick Goble, was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1929.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1929)
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Format
Paperback
Pages
146
Audience
Adult
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Publication
Published
April 7, 2017
First published
June 1, 1928
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781545203132

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