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Maya Brown is bored with being cooped up in her grandmother's house
over the summer, and is dying to get involved in her mother's
intelligence operation against a group of would-be terrorists. But
when her mum, Pam, is kidnapped by the criminals, Maya is suddenly
plunged headlong into a world of intrigue and danger. Can Maya find
out what the terrorist cell are plotting in time, and without
putting her mother's life further at risk? And is the mysterious
Khaled luring her into a trap, or a secret ally?
An fast-paced thriller by an established author of teenage fiction,
with a fiesty and charismatic heroine who will appeal to boys and
girls alike. This is a gripping adventure story that also deals
sensitively with issues of inter-racial understanding and the
social causes behind extremism.
Sylvia Hall has a track record of powerful and exciting fiction for
young adults, and "Circle of Fire" confirms her reputation.
Maya Brown is very excited to be back in London after her
adventures following her mother's kidnap last summer. But her
return to the city is quickly marred by her discovery of the plight
of an illegal immigrant - Kay - and that many of her friends are
becoming involved with drugs. But what is the connection between
the two? And is Maya over-reacting or is there something she can do
to save Kay and make her friends realise the danger they are in? As
Maya becomes immersed in the dark side of London life she finds
herself making important discoveries about her own past too. This
exciting follow-up to Circle of Fire takes readers on another
thrilling adventure with the headstrong heroine, Maya.
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