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Ring of Roses

Ring of Roses

Published in
2014
3.58
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Description

Intensely powerful novel set in London during the height of the Plague in the 1600s. Abby is delighted to be appointed to the position of nursemaid in the well-to-do Beauchurch household. But it's the summer of 1665, and soon whispers are spreading through London that the Plague is returning. Can Abby keep herself and her small charge Grace safe, or will the disaster engulf them? A companion piece to Mary Hooper's bestselling 'At the Sign of the Sugared Plum'. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
Age
12-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
82 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Gripping historical narrative
  • Insight into 17th-century London
  • Strong, relatable protagonist
  • Exploration of medical history and practices