Summary
Mark, Katherine, Jane, and Martha use their ancient magic coin to double-wish themselves back to the times of Robin Hood and Ivanhoe. B&w illustrations accompany the text.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harcourt
Published date: 1956
Synopses
Four cousins, Roger, Ann, Eliza, and Jack, have an extraordinary summer when, after an old toy soldier comes to life, they find themselves transported back to the days of Robin Hood and Ivanhoe.
Publisher's Notes
A dull summer turns into an exciting adventure when an antique toy soldier transports 4 children to the era of Ivanhoe.
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