Mudlark - Brossura

Sedden, John

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0141318686 ISBN 13: 9780141318684

Casa editrice: Puffin, 2005

Riassunto

The story of two boys living in Portsmouth at the time of the First World War. Jimmy and Reg have no fathers, and help eke out their mothers' paltry wages by mudlarking - scavenging for coins in the black mud of Portsmouth harbour. When they find a skull in the mud, they unleash a chain of events which ends in the boys uncovering a terrible secret of murder. Seven women have been killed - is it Jack the Ripper again? For some reason the authorities are covering up the murders and the boys are arrested and then drafted into the army to stop them talking. Jimmy has been suspecting the king - he's always visiting the troops when the women are murdered, but the truth turns out to be just as shocking.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

John Sedden was born in Portsmouth and has always lived on the Hampshire coast. He is a librarian and has written several articles and books for adults on Hampshire life and history. This is his first novel for young people. He now lives in Gosport with his wife and teenage daughter.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Puffin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0141318686
• ISBN 13: 9780141318684
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 256