Secrets whispered up a chimney, a golden locket with a broken chain, murder in the streets of London, and suddenly young Barnacle is plunged into a terrifying mystery. With the sinister InspectorCreaker on his tail, Barnacle has no choice but to run, and hide, and run again.
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From Publishers Weekly
A Victorian chimney sweep's boy plunges into a maelstrom of adventure, espionage and murder when he overhears a conspiracy. Ages 10-14.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5-9 Mystery and adventure abound as Barnacle, a young chimney sweep in Victorian London, falls from a chimney and is swept up in a conspiracy that involves murder, espionage, and political intrigue. The story was first written as a screenplay for television, and the setting and characters come as vividly to life as though one were watching in living color. Characters are imbued with their own humaness and peculiarities: Inspector Creaker, ordered to ``put a stop to the boy's birthdays''; Mrs. McDipper, a barge owner who is thus a ``woman of property''; her daughter Miranda, Barnacle's thorn, and yet the one who saves his life; and Tom Gosling, a simple and honorable man who gives Barnacle a home on his barge and who, in the end, has the most wisdom of all. While Garfield's latest offering is a thrilling adventure seasoned with wonderful touches of humor, it also has something to say, as readers watch Barnacle, a survivor and an observer, change from a boy with no sense of self importance to a young man with honor and self esteem. This is the type of book that must be read twiceonce breathlessly to find out what happens and again, slowly, to savor its richness. Trev Jones, ``School Library Journal''
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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A spine-chilling tale of espionage, betrayal and murder....,
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This review is from: The December Rose (Puffin Story Books) (Paperback)
"The December Rose" is a thrilling tale set in the streets of London in the past, comprising espionage, treachery and brutal murder. Barnacle(a master sweep's boy), is suddenly thrust into a terrifying mystery, with many after his life and a golden locket in his possession. Barnacle meets Mister Gosling and others who give him protection and and a sense of belonging and his life on the run is changed temporarily. Barnacle's life is threatened by the presence of Inspector Creaker and the men under his charge. There are many twists and turns in this tale and there is an unexpected twist in the story right at the end. I really found this book to be extremely interesting and it became increasingly hard to put down as the plot and the storyline developed. I especially enjoyed the ending which I thought made this book very complete. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants a great adventure...
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the december rose,
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This review is from: The December Rose (Puffin Story Books) (Paperback)
A very good book to read. Not too much information on the author but the story itself is a very good science fiction story. I would recommend this story to people who like science fiction.
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A spine-chilling tale of espionage, betrayal and murder....,
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This review is from: The December Rose (Puffin Story Books) (Paperback)
"The December Rose" is a thrilling tale set in the streets of London in the past, comprising espionage, treachery and brutal murder. Barnacle(a master sweep's boy), is suddenly thrust into a terrifying mystery, with many after his life and a golden locket in his possession. Barnacle meets Mister Gosling and others who give him protection and and a sense of belonging and his life on the run is changed temporarily. Barnacle's life is threatened by the presence of Inspector Creaker and the men under his charge. There are many twists and turns in this tale and there is an unexpected twist in the story right at the end. I really found this book to be extremely interesting and it became increasingly hard to put down as the plot and the storyline developed. I especially enjoyed the ending which I thought made this book very complete. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants a great adventure...
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