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| Author | : Scott Peters |
| Publisher | : Best Day Books For Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 110 |
| Release | : 2021-08-21 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1951019245 |
An orphaned coal-boy battles guards, ghosts, and dungeon rats when he's trapped in England's Tower of London. From multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters comes a riveting escape in the bestselling Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us. 15-year-old Ben is delivering coal to the Tower of London when he sees Princess Elizabeth being locked up. He's alarmed when she begs him for help, but when can he do? He's just an orphaned coal boy. The Tower is the most dreaded place in Renaissance, England. Its dark dungeons are filled with rats, and ghosts patrol the corridors at night. Still, he's determined to help her. But danger lurks at every turn in the Tower's maze-like corridors and twisting stairwells. Just when triumph seems at hand, the notorious Beefeater guards catch Ben and throw him behind bars. Can Ben scale the fortress walls and escape across the putrid moat? Or is he doomed to join the ghosts of prisoners past in the Tower's darkest depths? This is the 8th I Escaped adventure in the children's series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Follow these inspiring kids while they brainstorm, help others, and hone their problem-solving skills. Short attention spans — Chapter Book — Ages 8-12 — B&W Illustrations The short chapters make for easy wins, and Ben’s gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next. Great for kids book clubs and classrooms--a study guide is available at https://scottpetersbooks.com/worksheets Packed with a special section on facts about the Tower of London, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary, and much more. An adrenaline-charged, nonstop action adventure tale of values and courage. "a must for every reading list" Can Ben escape the Tower and survive disaster? Read it and find out!
| Author | : Scott Peters |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2021-08-12 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781951019259 |
The Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us. 15-year-old Jon battles for freedom amid high seas, scurvy buccaneers, and Spanish fortresses after he's captured by the famous pirate, Captain Morgan, and ordered into his service. From multi-award winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters comes a seafaring escape based on the true exploits of Captain Henry Morgan in 1670. Sure to appeal to fans of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.
| Author | : Janet B. Pascal |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 113 |
| Release | : 2018-09-18 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1524786071 |
The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets! The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again heard from after entering the castle, and two of King Henry VIII's wives were held captive here. Author Janet B. Pascal brings to life one of the most fascinating landmarks in the world.
| Author | : Nigel Jones |
| Publisher | : Macmillan + ORM |
| Total Pages | : 665 |
| Release | : 2012-10-02 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1250018145 |
A dazzling history of the Tower of London, one of the world's busiest tourist attractions, and the people who populated it. Castle, royal palace, prison, torture chamber, execution site, zoo, mint, home to the crown jewels, armory, record office, observatory, and the most visited tourist attraction in the UK: The Tower of London has been all these things and more. No building in Britain has been more intimately involved in the island's story than this mighty, brooding stronghold in the very heart of the capital, a place which has stood at the epicenter of dramatic, bloody and frequently cruel events for almost a thousand years. Now historian Nigel Jones sets this dramatic story firmly in the context of national—and international—events. In a gripping account drawn from primary sources and lavishly illustrated with sixteen pages of stunning photographs, he captures the Tower in its many changing moods and its many diverse functions. Here, for the first time, is a thematic portrayal of the Tower of london not just as an ancient structure, but as a living symbol of the nation of Great Britain.
| Author | : John Paul Davis |
| Publisher | : Pen and Sword History |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 2020-03-30 |
| Genre | : True Crime |
| ISBN | : 1526761777 |
“With these incredible and often heartbreaking stories, John Paul Davis clearly demonstrates how the fortress acquired its sinister reputation.” —History . . . the Interesting Bits! Famed as the ultimate penalty for traitors, heretics and royalty alike, being sent to the Tower is known to have been experienced by no less than 8,000 unfortunate souls. Many of those who were imprisoned in the Tower never returned to civilization and those who did, often did so without their head! It is hardly surprising that the Tower has earned itself a reputation among the most infamous buildings on the planet. Beginning with the early tales surrounding its creation, this book investigates the private life of an English icon. Concentrating on the Tower’s developing role throughout the centuries, not in terms of its physical expansion into a site of unique architectural majesty or many purposes but through the eyes of those who experienced its darker side, it pieces together the, often seldom-told, human story and how the fates of many of those who stayed within its walls contributed to its lasting effect on England’s—and later the UK’s—destiny. From ruthless traitors to unjustly killed Jesuits, vanished treasures to disappeared princes and jaded wives to star-crossed lovers, this book provides a raw and at times unsettling insight into its unsolved mysteries and the lot of its unfortunate victims, thus explaining how this once typical castle came to be the place we will always remember as THE TOWER. “The building is as imposing now as it ever was, and the author’s complete and thorough knowledge is imparted in grand style.” —Books Monthly
| Author | : Ben Housden |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Cats |
| ISBN | : 9781914956034 |
| Author | : Scott Peters |
| Publisher | : Best Day Books For Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 122 |
| Release | : 2020-02-09 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1951019091 |
From multi-award winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters comes a harrowing escape based on true tales of recent Amazon River pirate attacks. When river pirates attack their ferry in the middle of the night, Nick and his family escape on a surfboard. But the Amazon River's wild currents separate Nick and his stepsister from their parents. One minute they're together, the next, Nick and Maddie are lost and alone in a deadly rainforest filled with piranha, jaguars, caimans, and giant anaconda. Worse, they've got angry pirates on their tail and a box of stolen gold. 15-year-old Nick is responsible for 8-year-old Maddie—but it's not easy when his stepsister acts like she hates his guts! Can they find a way to get along and survive in the deadly jungle? Can these brave but frightened kids escape disaster? 100% kid-tested, no-boring-parts guaranteed! This is the 4th children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Sure to appeal to fans of New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis's I Survived Series and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. A study guide is available at https://tinyurl.com/escaped-pirates Features a special section on pirates and piracy on the Amazon River including fascinating facts about illegal gold mining, deforestation, clearcutting in Brazil, Peru, and the whole South American region. A story of sibling rivalry, values, and courage that's packed with adrenaline-charged, nonstop action adventure.
| Author | : Christopher Skaife |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2018-10-02 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1443455946 |
For centuries, the Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens. Each year they are seen by millions of visitors, and they have become as integral a part of the Tower as its ancient stones. But their role is even more important than that—legend has it that if the ravens should ever leave, the Tower will crumble into dust and great harm will befall the kingdom. The responsibility for ensuring that such a disaster never comes to pass falls to one man: the Ravenmaster. The current holder of the position is Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife, and in this fascinating, entertaining and touching book he memorably describes the ravens’ formidable intelligence, their idiosyncrasies and their occasionally wicked sense of humour. The Ravenmaster is a compelling, inspiring and irreverent story that will delight and surprise anyone with an interest in British history or animal behaviour.
| Author | : Scott Peters |
| Publisher | : Best Day Books For Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 111 |
| Release | : 2021-12-16 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1951019296 |
Sam has one mission: to survive. 15-year-old Sam is vacationing in Egypt when he's trapped in a burning train that's speeding out of control. The Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us. Based on Egypt's 2002 El Ayyat railway accident. From bestselling author and creator of over 300 museum exhibits Scott Peters comes a wild escape adventure based on the true story of Egypt's deadliest train disaster. Short attention spans — Chapter Book — Ages 8-12 — B&W Illustrations 15-year-old Sam is thrilled to be riding a rickety train with his parents in Egypt. It sure is different from America! Sam sets off alone, searching for snacks, as the train screeches through the night. Suddenly, a fire erupts and a wall of flames split the train in half, trapping Sam in the rear cars. Unable to return to his mom and dad, Sam is shoved to and fro by the panicked crowd. The train picks up speed, racing through the dark night. Should Sam jump to save himself? He's no stuntman. He's just a kid, a rower from Washington, DC. He's way out of his element. Soon, sparks swirl and smoke fills his nostrils. As the flames push him back into the final car, Sam is determined to escape. Because if he gives up, he'll never see his parents again. Can Sam survive the worst train disaster in Egypt's history? This is the 9th Escaped adventure in the children's series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Follow these inspiring kids while they brainstorm, help others, and hone their problem-solving skills. The short chapters make for easy wins, and Sam's gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next. Great for kids book clubs and classrooms. Packed with a special fact section on Egyptian pyramids and mummies for kids, ancient Egyptian curses, and much more. Includes survivor quotes. An adrenaline-charged, nonstop action book for boys age 8-12 and girls who love tales of values and courage. Collect the whole I Escaped Series "a must for every reading list" * Please note: Stock may be limited closer to Christmas, so buy early. Can Sam survive disaster? Read it and find out!
| Author | : John Gerard |
| Publisher | : Ignatius Press |
| Total Pages | : 395 |
| Release | : 2012-01-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1586174509 |
Truth is stranger than fiction. And nowhere in literature is it so apparent as in this classic work, "The Autobiography of a Hunted Priest." This autobiography of a Jesuit priest in Elizabethan England is a most remarkable document and John Gerard, its author, a most remarkable priest in a time when to be a Catholic in England courted imprisonment and torture; to be a priest was treason by act of Parliament. Smuggled into England after his ordination and dumped on a Norfolk beach at night, Fr. Gerard disguised himself as a country gentleman and traveled about the country saying Mass, preaching and ministering to the faithful in secret always in constant danger. The houses in which he found shelter were frequently raided by priest hunters; priest-holes, hide-outs and hair-breadth escapes were part of his daily life. He was finally caught and imprisoned, and later removed to the infamous Tower of London where he was brutally tortured. The stirring account of his escape, by means of a rope thrown across the moat, is a daring and magnificent climax to a true story which, for sheer narrative power and interest, far exceeds any fiction. Here is an accurate and compelling picture of England when Catholics were denied their freedom to worship and endured vicious persecution and often martyrdom. But more than the story of a single priest, "The Autobiography of a Hunted Priest" epitomizes the constant struggle of all human beings through the ages to maintain their freedom. It is a book of courage and of conviction whose message is most timely for our age.
