Product Description
It is 1855 and the Crimean War is raging. Lost and hungry, young orphan boy Omar is found by Mary Seacole. Like Florence Nightingale, Mary has gone to the Crimea to nurse the soldiers. Risking her life, and with Omar's assistance, she goes to the battle front to tend the wounded and dying. From Mary, Omar learns about real bravery - and forgiveness.
About the Author
Sam Godwin is one of the most popular children's authors working today. Under his own name Saviour Pirotta and his pseudonym Sam Godwin, he has written a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts and won awards both here and in the US.