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Jammy Dodgers on the run

By Bowering Sivers

When Billy vanishes, two streetwise brothers face a far more terrifying enemy than imagined.

fast-paced funny dangerous historical

Genres

Adventure Humour Historical Fiction

What is Jammy Dodgers on the run about?

In Victorian London, brothers Jem and Ned Perkinski know every scam, dodge and hiding place in the city. But when five-year-old Billy disappears, their usual tricks are not enough. Believing he has been taken by the feared Walworth Terror, the boys set off to find him. Their search leads them to a cruel child snatcher forcing children to work as chimney sweeps. Through dangerous streets, comic mishaps and frightening encounters, Jem and Ned must rescue Billy and bring their family safely together again.

About the author

Bowering Sivers is the author of the popular Jammy Dodgers books, including Jammy Dodgers on the Run, Jammy Dodgers Go Underground and Jammy Dodgers Get Filthy Rich. Her exciting stories follow the lively Perkinski brothers as they get into scrapes and solve problems in Victorian London. She enjoys creating colourful characters, funny adventures and fast-moving plots that keep readers turning the pages. If you like history, humour and daring adventures, you may have great fun exploring her books.

Pages

294 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2005

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