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1st October 2011ISBN
9781906132040Children's Author 'Like-for-Like' recommendations
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Father Thames
Robin Price, Paul McGrory
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Father Thames is the page-turning sequel to London Deep (click here), set in London, now a sinking city where two rival police forces - kids vs adults - compete to keep the peace. Rebellious teen Jemima is determined in her new role within the Youth Police Department to track down her mother who turns out to be one of the leaders of a 'terrorist' group undermining the city. With non-stop adrenalin-fuelled drama throughout it won't disappoint both new and existing ardent fans of the London Deep series. The mix of text and graphic novel artwork throughout the book adds a further level to the story.
Synopsis
Father Thames by Robin Price, Paul McGroryJemima Mallard has done the unthinkable, she's joined the Youth Police Department (YPD). Is she serious, or is she spying for the criminal Father Thames? Fellow YPD officer Nick Mallard isn't sure. Before he can test her loyalty, the two must go to war. Their city is under attack. From the Thames Barrier Reef to the Sink estates, strange ships have breached the defences. London hasn't seen anything like these raiders - adults and kids sailing and working together. But orders are orders, Jem must find find a way to stop them.
Reviews
Praise for London Deep:
‘London Deep is a really amazing story about a twelve year old girl called Jemima Mallard. She lives in a flooded London of the future!! ... This book is a very enjoyable read with lots of drama action and fun. The comic pics are very enjoyable to look at and they fit well with this kind of story.’ - Abigail, aged 10.
'Is this part graphic novel, part standard text, or is it a story with illustrations...? It made my head ache, but my eleven year old loved it and seemed to have no trouble cutting backwards and forwards between the two...' - Rachel Ayers Nelson, School Librarian Magazine
About The Author
The author Robin Price:
Before London Deep, Robin Price wrote four books in the popular Spartapuss series (set in ancient Rome in a world ruled by cats!) and collaborated on the picture book Count Milkula – with illustrator Woodrow Phoenix. Robin is involved in children’s theatre, having co-wrote songs for Tall Stories in their brilliant musical adaptations of Julia Donaldson's classics The Gruffalo, and Room on the Broom and well as the award-winning picture book Something Else. Robin is busy editing a new series of Roobarb and Custard books for Mogzilla, and touring the UK with a children’s creative writing workshop based on Roman history.
The illustrator Paul McGrory:
Born in Liverpool, Paul McGrory is an artist and animator as well as an illustrator .He studied at Goldsmiths College, University of London before working as a freelance illustrator. London Deep is his first published work. He also designs iPhone apps and games. He currently resides in London.
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