This exciting story brings the gunpowder plot to life for young readers. Cecil the spymaster and his assistant, Jack, learn of a new plot to kill the king. They are determined to catch the plotters in the act. The trouble is, where do they begin their search? Full of secrets, excitement and danger, this short text is suitable for struggling readers but engaging enough to give confident readers a quick, fun read. Suitable for use in schools as guided reading texts or for reading independently.
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Tony Bradman started working life in the music press. In 1979 he joined Parents magazine where he launched their highly successful children's book pages and, in 1985, the Best Books For Babies Award. He went freelance as a children's author in 1987 and by 1992 was among the top 20 children's authors borrowed from UK public libraries.
More about Tom BradmanTony Bradman writes for children of all ages and reviews children's books for the Daily Telegraph. He is particularly known for his best-selling Dilly the Dinosaur series (Egmont). For Orchard he has written two Red Apples, Aftershock and Hurricane, as well as The Orchard Book of Swords, Sorcerers and Superheroes. He lives in Kent.
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