Crusade is a richly detailed historical adventure, from Carnegie shortlisted author, Elizabeth Laird.

Two boys. Two faiths. One unholy war . . .

When  Adam's mother dies unconfessed, he pledges to save her soul with dust from the Holy  Land. Employed as a dog-boy for the local  knight, Adam  grabs the chance  to join the Crusade to reclaim Jerusalem. He burns with determination to strike down  the infidel enemy . . .

Salim, a merchant's son, is leading an uneventful life in the port of Acre - until news  arrives that a Crusader attack is imminent. To keep  Salim  safe, his father buys  him  an apprenticeship with an esteemed, travelling doctor. But Salim's employment leads  him  to the heart of Sultan Saladin's camp  - and into battle against the barbaric and unholy invaders . . .