In The Children of the New Forest Cavalier & Roundhead battle it out in the turbulent setting of the English Civil war & provide the background for this classic tale of four orphans as they face adversity survival in the forest reconciliation & eventual forgiveness. This is the first enduring historical novel for children which conjures up as much magic today as it did on first publication. The freedom from adult constraint allied with the necessary disciplines to survive in a hostile world make for a gripping read.