Description
A thrillingly exciting, action-packed novel about a boy destined to be a hero of the French Revolution.
The story of a remarkable boy called Yann Margoza; Tetu, his friend and mentor; Sido, unloved daughter of a foolish Marquis; and Count Kalliovski, Grand Master of a secret society, who has half the aristocracy in thrall to him, and wants Yann dead.
Yann is spirited away to London but three years later, when Paris is gripped by the bloody horrors of the Revolution, he returns, charged with two missions: to find out Kalliovski's darkest deeds and to save Sido from the guillotine.
With a tangle of secrets, a thread of magic and a touch of humour, the follies of the aristocracy and the sufferings of ordinary people are unfolded as their lives move relentlessly towards the tragic and horrific days of the Terror. THE RED NECKLACE is not only a tremendous adventure story but a vibrant and passionate picture of Paris in turmoil and of a large cast of memorable characters.
A thrillingly exciting, action-packed novel about a boy destined to be a hero of the French Revolution.
About the Author
Sally Gardner is an award-winning novelist from London. Her books have been translated into 22 languages and have sold more than 1 million copies in the UK. Sally continues to be an avid spokesperson for dyslexia awareness, working to change the way it is perceived by society. She was recently awarded the CARNEGIE MEDAL and the COSTA BOOK AWARD.
Visit her website at http://www.sallygardner.net, and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheSallyGardner and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SallyGardner.Author
Reviews
A gripping read * The Children's Bookseller *
A tense and believable fantasy * Historical Novels Review *
Enthralling * The Daily Telegraph *
A tremendous adventure story told at breathtaking pace * My Child *
Sophisticated, unpatronising ... extremely rewarding * Waterstones Books Quarterly *
Told with relentless pace * Inis *
One word to describe The Red Necklace: Fantastic! -- Alexandra Dignan, Aged 12 * Undercover *
A truly original voice ... a thrilling read * Spectator *
A rattling good story * The Guardian *
Peopled with thrilling characters and gorgeously suspenseful * The Times *
[A] compelling marriage of magic and history * The Sunday Times *
A new star in historical children's fiction * The Independent *
A splendid story * The Independent *
Exciting and enthralling * Bookzone *
Enthrallingly told, it offers action, surprise and protagonists to care about * The Sunday Times *
Awards
Short-listed for Booktrust Teenage Prize 2008.
Book Information
ISBN 9781842556344
Author Sally Gardner
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Orion Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 272g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 132mm * 29mm
