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The Devil and His Boy

By Anthony Horowitz

Adjectives

thrilling historical suspenseful adventurous

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Mystery

Synopsis

In 1593, thirteen-year-old Tom Falconer escapes his cruel guardians and heads to London, only to be pursued by the notorious criminal Ratsey. Alone and hungry, Tom is recruited by the enigmatic Dr. Mobius to perform in a play for Queen Elizabeth. As he delves deeper, Tom uncovers a sinister plot that places the fate of England in his hands. With the help of a young pickpocket, Moll Cutpurse, he must navigate treacherous streets and thwart a deadly conspiracy.

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

2007

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