- the historical legend of William Tell told from the perspective of his eldest son
- theme/message is to resist evil tyranny
- convo: some violence mentioned (murder, blinding an old man, “His daughter had suffered at the hands of one of Gessler’s soldiers”), mentions wine
- language: a few instances of “for the Virgin’s sake”
Type: short chapter book (or long picture book)
Ages: 7-12
Authors: Mary and Conrad Buff
My kids really enjoyed hearing this book aloud. Though experts disagree on which points are facts or fiction, it’s still a great story. With its nuclear family, a very manly father and the general message of resisting tyranny, this book is surely never to be popular. 😉 Definitely a well-written living story that would make a great addition to historical studies!
Neat fact: Switzerland was created out of these geographical areas’ revolts against the tyranny.