Synopsis
The heart-stopping tale of a young man's attempt to clear his father's name, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier.
From the author of the Carnegie Medal-winning Buffalo Soldier comes the heart-stopping tale of a young man's attempt to clear his father's name. When his father is arrested and transported to the Colonies, Caleb is left alone. After a desperate journey in search of an aunt he’s never met he receives a strange, cold welcome. Then a body washes up on the nearby beach and Caleb is caught up in a terrifying net of lies and intrigue. Soon he and his new family are in mortal danger. This powerful story holds the reader in suspense as it charts the growth of a frightened boy into a brave young man. Shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.
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“Exploring prejudice and the corruption of the ruling classes, this absolutely gripping stuff. It can only be good news that more readers will find Landman’s books thanks to her Carnegie success.”The Bookseller, The Bookseller
“A gripping historical novel for older children from a prize-winning author”Western Morning News, Western Morning News
“Rich, exciting, intelligent historical fiction from a Carnegie-winning author.”Metro, Metro
“Heart-stoppingly good, romantic, passionate storytelling for a 12-plus audience.”New Statesman, New Statesman