Books like Pagan's crusade (Pagan Chronicles #1) by Catherine Jinks
Pagan's Crusade follows an orphan named Pagan who comes to live under the protection of Lord Roland, a Templar knight, in medieval Jerusalem. The story unfolds against the tense backdrop of Saladin’s forces approaching the holy city. Catherine Jinks blends adventurous action with a personal coming‑of‑age tale as Pagan grows under Roland’s mentorship, navigating the challenges of knighthood and the complexities of a city on the brink of warfare.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Catherine Jinks
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