Robert The Bruce: King of Scots

by James Robertson, Jill Calder

A visually stunning book, this work blends the talents of acclaimed Scottish novelist James Robertson with an artist whose bold and colorful illustrations perfectly complement of the most dramatic tales in Scottish history. Telling the complete life story of Robert the Bruce, including the famous Battle of Bannockburn, the murder of the Red Comyn, and Bruce and the spider, this book is full of accurate, historical detail and imaginative touches that offer a fresh and vital perspective on one of Scotland’s greatest heroes.

64 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2014

About the author

James Robertson (born 1958) is a Scottish writer who grew up in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire. He is the author of several short story and poetry collections, and has published four novels: The Fanatic, Joseph Knight, The Testament of Gideon Mack, and And the Land Lay Still. Joseph Knight was named both the Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year and the Saltire Society Book of the Year in 2003/04. The Testament of Gideon Mack was long-listed for the 2006 Man Booker Prize. And the Land Lay Still was awarded the Saltire Society Book of the Year Award in 2010. Robertson has also established an independent publishing imprint called Kettillonia, which produces occasional pamphlets and books of poetry and short prose, and he is a co-founder and the general editor of the Scots language imprint Itchy Coo, which produces books in Scots for children and young people. He lives in rural Angus.

Reviews

[Emily Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this trip on a trip to Scotland. My son is in middle school and though it is a "picture" book it was a great read for him. It clearly explains an honestly confusing bit of history. The pictures were graphic and more suited for a middle school age kid. I read it and really enjoyed it. A clear history that was great for us to read in Scotland.

[Blair · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read with my 10 year old who loves history.

[Frodo · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5