Description
A thrilling historical adventure based on documents from the National Archives. Orphan Sam has survived the Great Plague, but his chance at a new life goes up in smoke when a fire breaks out on Pudding Lane.
About the Author
Ann Turnbull is a Shropshire based author who has been writing children's books for almost forty years. The author of over thirty successful children's titles and shortlisted for several children's book awards including the Smarties and Carnegie awards over the years, she is a well respected voice in children's and young adult literature with a penchant for historical fiction.
Reviews
The books contain enough tension to grip the reader and keep the stories flowing and the atmosphere of Stuart London is excellently evoked. * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *
very good at getting across the terrifying actuality of the Great Fire. ...Children of seven plus should enjoy this book. * Historical Novel Society *
This is an exciting adventure...which in its short length succeeds in evoking a strong sense of time and place... * School Librarian *
Book Information
ISBN 9781408186862
Author Ann Turnbull
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint A & C Black (Childrens books)
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 87g