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First published in 1972 (as "The Popinjay Stairs"), this novel
set in Restoration England is one of the finest productions in
Geoffrey Trease's long and distinguished career as a writer of
historical fiction for young readers.
The inciting incident for the novel's drama is the hold-up by
highwaymen of a coach that numbers among its passengers one Samuel
Pepys, Secretary to the Office of Lord High Admiral of England, and
accordingly a young man who holds a high responsibility for the
nation's naval defences. That the villains should relieve their
victims of jewellery and watches comes as no surprise - but why are
they so interested in the well-worn leather case of official
documents belonging to Mr. Pepys?
What follows is a headlong tale of adventure, blackmail and
treachery, culminating in a midnight river chase on the Thames.
"'It is a strange and terrible thing to listen to one's own
funeral service...'"
The year is 1290: sixteen year-old Robin of Westwood has been
declared a leper, and must suffer the parish priest pronouncing him
dead to his village and family. But traveling back through Sherwood
Forest Robin rescues a man from attack: a Jewish doctor, Solomon,
who knows how to cure what ails Robin. Solomon, however, like his
fellow Jews, is to be expelled from England by royal decree. But
fate intervenes for Solomon - and for Robin - through a summons to
meet the Queen, Eleanor of Castile, who is gravely ill and knows of
only one cure. In search of same, Robin and Solomon will venture
out to the Moorish Spain of Cordoba and Granada.
'Geoffrey Trease has become a classic writer for children.'
"Books for Children"
'One of Trease's best books.' "British Book News"
In the peaceful English countryside of 1859, fifteen-year-old Mark
Apperley is bored of life with his overbearing grandmother. His
plan to escape brings about dramatic results: he is sent away to
the heart of revolutionary Europe. On a journey to Rome, he meets
Tessa and Pietro, two young revolutionaries, and soon he sneaks
away from his classics lessons to join the Student Corps, and
embarks on an expedition with a hero wearing a black-plumed hat -
General Garibaldi himself.
All over Athens the cocks were crowing, the sky was turning from
dark-blue to oyster-grey, and the city was waking to one of its
great events, the annual festival in the vast open-air theatre.
Alexis, son of Leon, was full of anticipation as he dreamed of
having his own plays performed there one day. But he was to be
involved in more than playwriting before the day was over, for
among the spectators at the horse race, by the light of the flaming
torches, he heard Hippias, the arrogant dandy, and a stranger with
a beaked nose and over-high cheekbones, plotting to overthrow the
democracy of Athens. For the rest of the year, two things possessed
Alexis: his comedy The Gadfly, and the plans he laid with his
friend Corinna to trap the conspirators and save his beloved city.
His exultation and anxiety grew together as the fateful Theatre
Festival arrived once more. Geoffrey Trease has combined a
fast-moving dramatic story with a vivid and accurate picture of a
great historical period.
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Cue for Treason by Geoffrey Trease is an exciting historical novel
for children. Fleeing from the evil Sir Philip Morton, Peter
Brownrigg finds himself on the wrong side of the law. On the run to
London he meets Kit and the two decide to stick together. But a
chance discovery endangers their lives and soon Peter is deep in
murderous plots, secrets and even treason. Set in the turbulent
days of Elizabeth I, this classic story of danger and intrigue
conjures up a world of mystery, twists and turns and thrilling
action. Reissued in 'A Puffin Book' series of Puffin modern
classics.
Set in Imperial Rome at the time of Emperor Hadrian, a teenaged boy
travels across the Empire from his home in Britain to seek an
audience with the Emperor. Along the way he meets up with the
villains who are trying to stop him, a famous charioteer who helps
him, apathetic solicitors who won't help him, and finally the
Emperor. At every step of his adventure, he remains loyal,
demonstrates courage and prudence, and does not give up even when
it seems impossible.
An office worker and an aristocratic young lady become unlikely
friends as they work together for women's right to vote. A
thrilling story of secret meetings, police oppression and social
upheaval, as well as an accurate account of the Suffragette
movement in the years before the First World War. Republished to
coincide with the 100th anniversary of the death of suffragette
martyr Emily Davison.
A story set in Ancient Greece. When news reaches Athens that
Persian ships are about to invade Greece at Marathon, Philip knows
that his uncle and grandmother are in great danger. As his brothers
and father are busy preparing for war, he is the only one who can
cross the mountains and warn his family. The race is on...but will
he reach them in time?
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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