The King’s Swift Rider

Author: Mollie Hunter

The King’s Swift Rider is a very thrilling and adventures book.  It is based on the actual event of the Bruce of Scotland.  During this time the Bruce is trying to gain back the Scotts freedom from the English.  It starts out with the Bruce running through the woods trying to escape the English soldiers.  The Bruce is helped by Martin a young man who helps the Bruce to escape, and leads him to his house.  The Bruce later asks Martin to be his page.  Martin accepts and ends up becoming a spy for the Bruce during the war.      This book is about how Martin grows as an individual, and how the Scotts gain back independence from the English

Reviewed by: Connor Northrup