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Treason

The thrilling Tudor adventure
By Berlie Doherty
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Treason by Berlie Doherty is a gripping historical adventure set during the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII. The story follows a young boy named Will Montague whose life takes a dramatic turn when his father is accused of treason. As Will navigates the dangerous corridors of political intrigue and courtly secrets, he must find a way to save his family and protect his future amidst the perilous times.
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You might enjoy this engaging story if you're fascinated by historical settings and gripping plots. Set in the dangerous world of Tudor England, it delves into themes of loyalty and deception through the eyes of a young boy caught in the turmoil of court intrigue. This book could appeal to you if you appreciate stories with a mix of adventure, historical elements, and emotional depth in children's literature.

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Treason

Will Gaveston is page boy to little Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII. When his father is accused of treason and thrown into Newgate Prison, Will has to go into hiding in the back streets of London. He is befriended by a poor boy, Nick Drew, and together they brave imprisonment and death as they desperately try to gain pardon for Will's father.

Adventure, friendship, treason and betrayal. An exciting historical novel from the award-winning Berlie Doherty.

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Adventure, friendship, treason and betrayal. A dazzling historical novel from the award-winning Berlie Doherty.

Treason follows the story of Will Montague, a page to Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII. As the King's favourite, Will gains many enemies in Court. His enemies convince the King that Will's father has committed treason and he is thrown into Newgate Prison.

Will flees Hampton Court and goes into hiding in the back streets of London. Lost and in mortal danger, he is rescued by a poor boy, Nick Drew. Together, they must brave imprisonment and death as they embark on a great adventure to set Will's father free.

'Doherty paints a very vivid picture... almost Shardlake for young readers' - Independent on Sunday

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Treason by Berlie Doherty is praised for its vivid depiction and historical richness, likened to Shardlake for younger audiences. Reviews highlight the book's engaging pace, authentic setting, and the compelling world-building around the character Will. The narrative's detail and sense of time are particularly noted, alongside the book's engaging and eventful storyline.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849391214

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 272

Collections

Berlie Doherty Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Berlie Doherty began writing for children in 1983, after teaching and working in radio. She has written more than 35 books for children, as well as for the theatre, radio and television. Berlie has won the Carnegie Medal twice- in 1987 for GRANNY WAS A BUFFER GIRL and in 1992 for DEAR NOBODY. She has also won the Writer's Guild Children's Fiction Award for DAUGHTER OF THE SEA. Her work is published all over the world, and many of her books have been televised.

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