The second book in the highly amusing, award-winning Pagan Chronicles. Entertaining historical fiction.

Pagan's Crusade ...introduces a character as lovable, stubbornly loyal, and smart-mouthed as any Disney film sidekick... Rich, vivid storytelling, with a sturdy base in historical events, and undercurrents both comic and serious. Kirkus Review Fast-paced, lively and very witty.Bookseller Highly amusing... entertaining historical fiction. Publishing News What readers have said: '...a wonderful book, very easy to read, and full of emotion and angst and drama.' 'This fast-paced story will be sure to bring a smile to anyone's face...' 'A great book! Full of action and adventure.' 'Told with amazing wit, this book is thoroughly readable and and a must for all!'

Catherine Jinks was born in Brisbane, Queensland, in 1963. She grew up in Papua New Guinea and later spent four years studying medieval history at the University of Sydney. She has had numerous children's novels published including Eye to Eye and What's Hector McKerrow Doing These Days?, and has been shortlisted for several state and national awards, twice winning the Children's Book Council Book of the Year Award. After working for a few years as a journalist, she now writes full-time and lives in the Blue Mountains with her husband, Peter, and their daughter.