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The Children of the New Forest
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionHistory
ISBN13: 9781025515854
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Children of the New Forest is a classic historical adventure set against the turbulent backdrop of the English Civil War. Following the defeat of King Charles I, the four Beverley children-Edward, Humphrey, Alice, and Edith-are forced to flee their ancestral home after it is destroyed by Parliamentary forces. Believed to have perished in the flames, they are rescued and hidden by Jacob Armitage, a loyal forester who takes them deep into the heart of the New Forest.
Under Jacob's tutelage, the high-born siblings must cast aside their aristocratic upbringing to learn the essential skills of the woodsman: hunting, farming, and surviving off the land. As they mature, the children navigate the perils of a divided nation, struggling to maintain their secret identities while remaining steadfast in their loyalty to the Crown. Captain Marryat masterfully blends elements of a survivalist manual with a compelling family drama, exploring themes of resilience, resourcefulness, and the shifting social landscape of 17th-century England. This work remains a cornerstone of children's literature, celebrated for its vivid depiction of the forest wilderness and its timeless tale of courage in the face of political upheaval.
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