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The Devil and his Boy

By Anthony Horowitz

Adjectives

thrilling historical suspenseful engaging

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Mystery

Synopsis

In 1593, orphan Tom Falconer escapes his harsh life at The Pig's Head Inn and journeys to London. There, he befriends Moll Cutpurse, a spirited pickpocket, and becomes entangled with the enigmatic Dr. Mobius, who casts him in a play for Queen Elizabeth I. As Tom delves deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the Queen and the entire nation. With danger at every turn, Tom must summon all his courage to thwart the conspiracy and protect the realm.

About the author

Anthony Horowitz is a popular author from England who has written many exciting books for children and young people. He is best known for the Alex Rider series, which follows a teenage spy on thrilling adventures. Anthony loves telling stories full of mystery and action that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Pages

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2015

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