Illustrated by Alison Astill.
It's 1854 and the Crimean War is raging between the Russians and the allied powers of England, France, Turkey and Sardinia. A young Turkish boy, Omar, wanders near the Russian port of Balaclava. His father has been killed, and he has no money to get back to Turkey.
Lost and hungry, Omar is found by Mary Seacole. Like Florence Nightingale, Mary has gone to the Crimea to nurse the soldiers. Risking her life, she goes to the battle front to tend the wounded and dying. From Mary, Omar learns about real bravery - and forgiveness.
Historical Storybooks present historical events, facts and personalities in an enjoyable story form and provide an excellent resource for the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2.
