This sweeping historical novel for 8- to 12-year-olds tells the story of
childhood friends Abigail Booth and Grace Fowler. United by a shared
love of wild hills, beautiful things and their secret hideout - the Hill
of the Angels - they find their world turned upside down when the
English Civil War erupts.
As the war violently divides neighbour against neighbour and brother
against brother, Abigail and Grace find themselves ripped apart and
their families standing on opposing sides. Separated by war and faith,
will their friendship survive?
Kids will be gripped by the powerful and moving story in Hill of the
Angels, which vividly captures the poignancy and devastation of one of
the most significant wars in English history. Beautifully written by Sue
Mayfield and filled with memorable characters, it showcases the
importance of love and friendship and explores the redemptive power of
sacrifice.