LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Iszi Lawrence’s reputation as an author of exciting historical fiction for young readers is firmly established and in this story she provides an eye-on-the-ground view of the American Revolution.
Twelve-year-old Aiden has been sent by his family in England to be an apprentice to a Manhattan businessman. But it’s 1780 and with the American Revolutionary War raging, New York is a hotbed of spies. Aiden is certain his employer Mr Rivington is firmly on the king’s side but is that really the case? When he accidentally discovers a coded message intended for the rebels, one thing leads to another and soon Aiden finds himself working as a secret agent and facing real danger.
Aiden’s adventures as an 18th century Alex Rider are thrilling and his encounters with characters from history thoroughly convincing. Readers will finish the book knowing much more about this fascinating and important period of our history than they did before and eager for more adventures starring Aiden.
Andrea Reece
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City of Spies Synopsis
A thrilling spy adventure set in New York during the American revolution. From the rising star of children’s historical fiction, Iszi Lawrence, this is the perfect high-action adventure for fans of Horrible Histories, Emma Carroll and Hamilton.
It's 1780 and the struggle for American independence is raging. In New York, twelve-year-old Aiden Blaise is sure that the British will win soon. How can a few rebel colonies hold out against the might of the British crown? And anyway he's more concerned with somehow managing to rise above his lot in life and make his fortune.
But New York is a powder keg of soldiers and spies, and soon Aiden will be drawn into the fight for freedom in a way he could never have predicted...
Packed with historical detail and tales of the Culper Spy Ring, Benedict Arnold, James Rivington and George Washington, this page-turning thriller about the American War of Independence will have young readers gripped.
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9781801991018 |
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4th January 2024 |
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Iszi Lawrence |
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Bloomsbury Education |
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Paperback |
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256 pages |
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Press Reviews
Iszi Lawrence Press Reviews
Praise for Blackbeard's Treasure;
'This is children's fiction at its best' - The Lady
'Your 8-12 year olds need to get their hands on this swashbuckling adventure by the brilliant Iszi Lawrence.' - Natalie Haynes, author of Stone Blind and A Thousand Ships
Praise for The Unstoppable Letty Pegg;
'Letty and her friends and rivals are great characters, as are the real life people she comes across at different times in her adventures. Thoroughly recommended'. - Andrea Reece - Books for Keeps
Praise for Billie Swift Takes Flight;
'It is brimming with historical detail and really highlights the heroic nature of some very inspirational women. It would be an excellent class story that would provide children with a tale about a thrilling war-time adventure.' - Reading Zone
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About Iszi Lawrence
Iszi Lawrence is a comedian, podcaster and history presenter, and author of the historical adventure The Unstoppable Letty Pegg. She is the cohost of BBC Radio 4’s Making History and hosts a number of podcasts including the British Museum Membercast.
Iszi is a dark blue belt in Japanese style Jiu Jitsu so she also spends time in the week helping to teach both short people (7-11 year olds) and grown ups how to punch her in the face. She dabbles in illustration, plays the guitar, likes cooking, dinosaurs and enjoys keeping fit.
She lives in Reading with a poet and two cats.
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