King Alfred and the Ice Coffin -- Kevin Crossley-Holland, Hardcover Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Religion But then an envelope arrives

But then an envelope arrives on her doorstep

and record-breaking snow in the forecast

ISBN: 9780316326872

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King Alfred and the Ice Coffin -- Kevin Crossley-Holland, Hardcover Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Religion But then an envelope arrivesThe illustrious creators of Arthur, the Always King return with a tale within a tale, focused on a heroic West Saxon king who championed the power of storytelling. When Wulfstan, an intrepid ninth century sailor, arrives at King Alfred's court, he soon enchants the king with his riveting tale of stormy seas, thrilling races on horseback, and a ruler encased in ice. In this extraordinary collaboration, the award winning Kevin Crossley Holland and