| The Executioner's Daughter Contributor(s): Williams, Laura E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0805081860 ISBN-13: 9780805081862 Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2007 Annotation: The riveting tale of an executioner's daughter who struggles to find a different path in life Born into the family of an executioner, Lily has always been sheltered by her mother from the horrors of her father's occupation. But when her ailing mother takes a turn for the worse, Lily is suddenly thrust into the paralyzing role of executioner's assistant. Aside from preparing healing concoctions for the suffering and maimed, Lily must now accompany her father at the town executions, something she has never done before. Though she loves her father, the emotional burden of his disturbing profession is just too much for her to bear. Lily must find a way to change her destiny, no matter the consequences. Set in medieval England, this well-researched and beautifully written novel tells the story of one girl's fight to rise above her fate. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Medieval - Young Adult Fiction | Family - Parents |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 720 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5" W x 7.9" (0.35 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 15th Century - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 43416 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The riveting tale of an executioner's daughter who struggles to find a different path in life Born into the family of an executioner, Lily has always been sheltered by her mother from the horrors of her father's occupation. But when her ailing mother takes a turn for the worse, Lily is suddenly thrust into the paralyzing role of executioner's assistant. Aside from preparing healing concoctions for the suffering and maimed, Lily must now accompany her father at the town executions, something she has never done before. Though she loves her father, the emotional burden of his disturbing profession is just too much for her to bear. Lily must find a way to change her destiny, no matter the consequences. Set in medieval England, this well-researched and beautifully written novel tells the story of one girl's fight to rise above her fate. |
Contributor Bio(s): Williams, Laura E.: - Laura E. Williams is the author of Up a Creek and Behind the Bedroom Wall, which was named a Jane Addams Peace Award Honor Book. She lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. |