Book details

The Boy in the Tower

Russell Aiuto

Published in

2016

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Description

The year is 1483. Jamie Webb has become an orphan and is apprenticed to the Warden of the Tower of London. Soon, with the death of the king, Jamie becomes enmeshed in the intrigue of kingly succession, including the imprisonment of the king's sons, and the rise of their uncle, who becomes Richard III.

Age

8-12

Text complexity

proficient

Length

70 pages

Why to read

Engaging and imaginative storyline
Promotes important values such as friendship and courage
Captivating and suspenseful plot
Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking