The Children's Crusade
by Paul Thompson, Robert Campbell

The Children's Crusade Book Cover
The Children's Crusade Cover

Synopsis

The action is based on the mythology surrounding the two Children's Crusades of 1212.

A German boy, Nicholas, declares that God has commanded him to lead an army of children to Jerusalem to bring back the Cross.

Thousands set off with him on the perilous journey.

The mime sequences and the opportunities for improvisation make it an exciting experience for both the audience and the cast.

The music is included in the text.8 girls, 13 boys

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year1993
BindingPaperback
Pages104
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573050961
ISBN-100573050961
LCCN95139969
LCCPR6070.H674 C48 1975
DCC822/.914

The Children's Crusade is a religious play written by Paul Thompson and published by Samuel French in London (1993).

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