Fire, Bed, and Bone facts for kids
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| Author | Henrietta Branford |
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| Cover artist | Helen Schulman |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's historical novel |
| Publisher | Walker Books |
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Publication date
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1997 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover & paperback) |
| Pages | 127 pp (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0744554845 |
| OCLC | 789628635 |
| LC Class | PZ7.B737385 Fi 1998 |
Fire, Bed, and Bone is an exciting historical novel written by Henrietta Branford. It was published in 1997 by Walker Books. This book is special because it tells a story from the time of the Peasants' Revolt in England. It even won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, a big award for children's books in the UK!
Walker's North American company, Candlewick Press, released the first U.S. version in 1998.
Story Summary
The story is told by a hunting dog who doesn't have a name. She sees everything that happens during the Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381. This was a time when many ordinary people stood up against unfair rules.
The dog tries her best to survive and protect her puppy, Fleabane. Her other puppies were sadly attacked by a wild cat. She also follows her owners, Rufus and Comfort, who have been taken away. They are accused of heresy, which meant having beliefs that were different from the official church at the time.
The book shows how a mother's love and loyalty are important for both humans and animals. It's a gripping tale of survival and adventure.
Awards and Recognition
Fire, Bed, and Bone won the important Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. This award is given to the best children's book by a British writer.
The book was also a runner-up for the Carnegie Medal. This is another major award for children's books in the United Kingdom. It was also chosen for the Kliatt Editors' Choice list and the Voice of Youth Advocates Non Fiction Honor List.
