Secrets of The Fearless
Published on 28. February 2011
368 pages
978-0-330-52890-0 (ISBN)
Description
When twelve-year-old John Barr is forced to join the navy his life takes a dangerous turn. As he trains to become a powder monkey on board the mighty HMS Fearless, he soon learns that the ship hides many secrets.
Thrust into a sinister world of spies and covert operations, John must go ashore accompanied by fellow shipmate Kit. But when their mission goes awry, the friends are abandoned and watch from the shore as the Fearless sail away. Can they now survive behind enemy lines?
Secrets of the Fearless is a heart-stopping naval adventure of spies and secrets on the high seas.
Thrust into a sinister world of spies and covert operations, John must go ashore accompanied by fellow shipmate Kit. But when their mission goes awry, the friends are abandoned and watch from the shore as the Fearless sail away. Can they now survive behind enemy lines?
Secrets of the Fearless is a heart-stopping naval adventure of spies and secrets on the high seas.
Reviews / Votes
Terrific characters and outstanding descriptions drive a plot which is gripping to the final line. -- Lindsey Fraser * Bookseller * Full of deftly written, exciting action, alarming plot twists, hateful baddies (and) breathtaking near escapes. * Books For Keeps * A tale whose heart beats faster with every chapter * Scotland on Sunday *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
File size
0,96 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-330-52890-0 (9780330528900)
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Elizabeth Laird
Secrets of The Fearless
Book
04/2006
Macmillan Children's Books
€27.42
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Person
Elizabeth Laird has written many books for children, including Kiss the Dust (winner of the Children's Book Award) and Secret Friends (nominated for the Carnegie Medal). Her novel Red Sky in the Morning was Highly Recommended for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for the 1989 Children's Book Award. Jake's Tower and The Garbage King were both shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. She and her husband divide their time between Surrey and Edinburgh.
