| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
353 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
| Note |
[SM] |
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"A Richard Jackson Book." |
| Contents |
Prolgue -- I introduce myself -- I return to my family -- My family's fortunes fall -- I learn about a sponging house -- We arrive at the Halfmoon Inn -- Mr. Tuckum speaks to me privately -- Father makes a request of me -- I relieve more requests -- I go out at dawn -- I set off for visit lady Euphemia -- I meet lady Euphemia -- I gaze upon the traitor's gate -- I go to the Naval Ordinance Office -- I meet a mysterious man -- I am confronted by the ragged girl -- I wonder about father -- I hear an odd story -- I enter the Den of the Red Lion -- I seek advice -- I learn of Mr. Farquatt's proposal -- I sit in the darkness -- I overhear a private meeting -- I return to lady Euphmia -- I have a curious encounter -- I hear father proclaim his fate -- I attend the queen's bench court -- I learn news of Mr. Farquatt -- I confront more riddles -- I have more questions -- I vii st Whitecross Street Prison -- I learn the truth -- I look beneath the stone -- I visit the Rookery of St. Giles -- I meet Mr. Nottingham -- I go to the Church of All hallows by the Tower -- I return to Whitecross Street Prison -- I hear Sary's astonishing story -- I receive and invitation from Mr. Tuckum -- I make more discoveries -- I Decide upon a plan of action -- I Discover the real traitor -- I meet with Sergeant Muldspoon -- I am amazed -- I am alive -- I make an astounding discovery -- I follow the traitor through the gate -- I see an end to it...almost -- I Author's note. |
| Summary |
When his father is arrested as a debtor in 1849 London, fourteen-year-old John Huffman must take on unexpected responsibilities, from asking a distant relative for help to determining why people are spying on him and his family. |
| Audience |
Ages 11-14. |
| Awards |
A Junior Library Guild selection |
| Subject |
Spies -- Fiction.
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Poverty -- Fiction.
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Families -- London (England) -- Fiction.
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Detective and mystery stories.
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London (England) -- History -- 1800-1950 -- Fiction.
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Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction.
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| Added Author |
Raude, Karina, ill.
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| ISBN |
0689853351 |
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9780689853357 |
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