Description
Black Powder
Author: Ally Sherrick
Suggested curriculum year: Year 6+
Summary: A fantastic non-stop historical adventure! Filled with twists and turns, the story is set in 1605 where Tom and his Catholic family need to keep their heads down. Tom’s Father helps a Catholic priest to escape the authorities and suddenly they are in more danger than ever. Tom is set on a mysterious adventure through the streets of London to help save his Father. Tom even allies with the mysterious Falcon who has a threatening gunpowder plot.
Likes:
– A gripping plot of intrigue, tension and drama.
– Great links to Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot.
– Brilliant for showing crime and punishment in the early 1600’s in London.
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