Saxon Tales: The Shepherd Who Ate His Sheep

by Terry Deary

In the harsh world of Saxon Kent, the punishment for theft is death—and soup made from a stolen sheep has been discovered at the Medway house. Young Edward confesses to the crime, but is he truly guilty? Could his father be hiding the truth? And will he find a way to save his son from the gallows before it’s too late?

Themes

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  • Thieves
  • History
  • Saxons
  • Adventure
  • Blame
  • Execution
  • Punishment
  • Adventure
  • Laziness
  • Greed