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!
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION You will always have a home at Hogwarts. The 20th Anniversary Edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Let J.K. Rowling's classic saga take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
She was Lindsay Frost, and she'd been in Madison's class since first grade, but Madison rarely noticed her. The only time Lindsay spoke ...
She was Lindsay Frost, and she'd been in Madison's class since first grade, but Madison rarely noticed her. The only time Lindsay spoke out in class was to ...
Laura D. Lewis, Lewis Brech ... and Jack Frost was mischievous enough to nip his nose and ears if he undertook the long journey while the Frost King reigned ...
Fiona laughed. “I thought you'd wish that Dan would like you back.” Lindsay's eyes bugged out. “Dan?” Mrs. Frost asked. “Who's Dan?” Lindsay froze.
Such a light frost will only make it dry faster when it's cut. But I'd better get a hustle on, for it won't be long now till it's too late to make hay.
Madison told Fiona she'd check with her dad about changing the plans. ... Fiona's soccer buddy, Daisy Espinoza; and, of course, Lindsay Frost, who was.
Mrs. Frost asked . ... Mrs. Frost grabbed her daughter's hands . ... Madison noticed how Mrs. Frost just stood there as if she'd been socked in the jaw .
Can Maddie follow her heart this Valentine’s Day?