Description
On a school trip to the plague village of Eyam, Seth is moved by the story of how villagers sacrificed their lives to the dreaded Black Death. Kim and Wes are more interested in what they see at the bottom of the wishing well – money!But when they snatch the coins they also pick up something they hadn’t bargained for, and as the hideous consequences of their theft catch up with them all, Seth is forced to face a terrifying truth. Has Eyam’s plague-ridden past resurfaced to seek revenge?
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1.2 × 13 × 19.8 cm |
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| Language | |
| Pages | 192 |
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| Year Published | 2006-10-27 |
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| For Ages | 10-13 |
| Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
| ISBN 10 | 0746070640 |
| About The Author | Malcolm Rose was born in Coventry and began his career as a research scientist. He started writing stories while studying for his DPhil degree in chemistry, as a means of escape from everyday life. He is now a full-time writer best known for his gripping science-based thrillers and forensic crime series. He has been awarded the Angus Book Award twice and the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year. His novel, Kiss of Death, was chosen for the national Booked Up reading scheme, and was shortlisted for four prizes, including the Salisbury Schools' Book Award. |
An enthralling read |
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| Other text | Rose's excellent writing – taut, economical and evocative – successfully counters his narrative contrivance, making this historical thriller an enthralling read, while he reserves one last twist for the unwary reader. |
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