You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005 · Est. 28 min read

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader!

By Fiona MacDonald, Mark Bergin (Illustrator)

Part of the You Wouldn't Want to Be series

Can you survive the perilous journey as a Crusader defending the Holy Land?

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40 pages· 3,309 words· Est. 28 min read
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Step into the boots of a young knight on a perilous quest to defend the Holy Land. As you navigate the treacherous path of a Crusader, every decision could mean life or death. Will you withstand the might of the Ottoman Empire and the fierce battle for Jerusalem? This interactive adventure invites you to become the hero, facing the dark and humorous realities of medieval warfare. Can you alter the fate of the Christian crusaders, or will history repeat itself? Your choices will determine the outcome in this thrilling historical journey.

From the publisher

Get ready . . . as a dashing young Christian knight you are about to travel thousands of miles to fight for your faith and defend the Holy Land. But can you make it as a Crusader?This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Find out all about the fate of the Christian crusaders, the might of the Ottoman empire, and the violent struggle to control the city of Jerusalem.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
3,309
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
IG830L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
102951
Publication
Published
February 1, 2017
First published
October 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780531231531

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