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The secret room

By Hazel Townson

A secret storeroom sends Adam back to wartime Britain—but can he rescue Jade?

thrilling · mysterious · historical · fast-paced

Genres

Adventure Mystery Historical Fiction

What is The secret room about?

Adam is determined to discover whether his school's old storeroom hides a secret room. When he finally finds it, he is unexpectedly swept back in time to 1942, during the Second World War. There, in the middle of an air raid, he meets Jade and realises she is in serious danger. Trapped in a frightening past, Adam must work out how the time slip happened and find a way to save his friend before it is too late.

About the author

Hazel Townson was a much-loved British author who wrote over 70 books for children. She is well known for her funny and mysterious stories, like the 'Tiger Trail' and 'The Speckled Panic'. Hazel enjoyed making her readers laugh and keeping them guessing with her exciting adventures and clever characters.

Pages

67 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2004

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