The Secret (New Windmill) [Hardcover]

Ruth Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Series: New Windmill

Mum knew she shouldn't have left the children alone. That was why she was hurrying home, running to catch the evening train. She was so worried about Nicky and Roy that she didn't hear the thief come up behind her; she didn't look carefully when she dashed across the road ...Back at home Nicky is finding it harder and harder to reassure her younger brother Roy. Soon the children are running out of money and the neighbours are getting suspicious. But whatever happens, Nicky is certain of one thing - she will NEVER tell.

--This text refers to the Digital edition.

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Mum knew she shouldn?t have left the children alone. Back at home, Nicky is finding it harder and harder to reassure her younger brother. Soon the children are running out of money and the neighbours are getting suspicious. But whatever happens, Nicky is certain of one thing ? she will never tell. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Ruth Thomas was born in Wellington, Somerset, in 1927. She received a BA Honours Degree in English and a Diploma in Education from Bristol University and went on to teach in a number of primary schools in the East End of London. Ruth began writing soon after she retired in 1985. Her first novel The Runaways won The Guardian Children's Fiction Award. This was followed by four further critically acclaimed novels including The Secret, which was televised by Thames Television. She now lives in Kensal Green London. --This text refers to the Digital edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 246 pages
• Publisher: New Windmills (February 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0435124072
• ISBN-13: 978-0435124076
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,792,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)