To War with Wallace

BARBARA HENDERSON is an Inverness-based children’s writer and Drama teacher. Her energetic school visits take her across the length and breadth of Scotland, and sometimes beyond. As a teacher, she loves to get young people on their feet as they respond to stories. ‘Writing is like magic,’ she says. ‘I see something in my imagination, and I try to capture it by writing it down – nothing more than black marks on white paper. Much later, young people see these black marks on white paper and suddenly they see something too, feel something of their own. I cannot think of anything more special than that.’ Scottish by Inclination is Barbara’s first foray into adult non-fiction. She shares her home with her teenage son, her long-suffering husband and a scruffy Schnauzer called Merry.

To War With Wallace is an historical adventure full of great characters, period details and a page-turning plot.DAVID BARKER, AuthorA thrilling historical adventureLINDSAY LITTLESONThis tale would be great for young learners to explore in the classroom as part of a wider Scottish Wars of Independence topic as it gives a real insight into that historic time from a young perspective!Mrs_c_teach, Primary teacher, InstagramI really enjoyed this book, it's a great wee novel that would be fab for a topic on The Scottish Wars of Independence. It has a handy map, glossary, timeline and information on who's who, you can tell Barbara is a teacher! I would recommend this book for P4 and upwards.Mrs_w00d, Primary teacher, Instagram