Tod of the Fens

Tod of the Fens is a children's historical novel by Elinor Whitney. Set in Boston, England, in the fifteenth century, it is a light-hearted adventure about Tod, a boy who lives with a band of men outside town, and Prince Hal, the heir to the throne, who disguises himself so he can move among the people incognito.[1] The novel, illustrated by Warwick Goble, was first published in 1928 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1929.[2]

References

  1. ^ The Newbery & Caldecott Awards: a Guide to the Medal and Honor Books by the Association for Library Service to Children, ALA Editions, 2009, page 84
  2. ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal.cfm. Retrieved 2009-12-30.