Black Powder

Description

Black Powder

Author: Ally Sherrick

Reading age: 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.

Star rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  5/5

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