About this science book
Children of the Wise Oak by Oliver J. Tooley is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
Blyth, Teague, and Abbon, three brothers of the Durotriges tribe in southern Britain, discover a strange old man, living alone in the forest, who warns them of a coming storm. Soon afterwards, their father returns from travelling in distant lands. But then, terrible events force them to flee from their village; the only home they have ever known.The old man teaches them some magic, before they embark on a journey across the sea to Gaul, guided by the warrior mage Gwenn. Gwenn brings them to train with the mysterious Deru-Weidi, but will their magic be enough when they come face to face with the mighty city of Rome? Set in a historically accurate backdrop of iron age Britain, Gaul, and the Roman Republic; “Children of the Wise Oak” is a historical fantasy featuring magical realism, Celtic culture and religion, the occasional dragon, and more. Age suitability. Recommended minimum age of 11-13 (with parental guidance) for the series. Book 1 contains some moderate violence, including battles, individual combat, Roman games, and a ritual killing. Later books in the series also contain some mild sexual content and some moderately adult themes. **
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Oliver J. Tooley
- Publisher
- Blue Poppy Publishing
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781911438045
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Fantasy, Fiction
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (139 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14