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In this engaging juvenile fantasy, eleven‑year‑old Peter is brushed aside by his father and sent to Derbyshire for a weekend, where he meets Kate. While staying there, a mysterious mishap sends the two into 1763 Britain, a time of riveting historical detail. In this unfamiliar era, they encounter a former cutpurse who has turned over a new leaf. The young protagonists quickly discover that the cutpurse’s new sense of morality, coupled with their own curiosity, sets the stage for an adventure that mixes historical intrigue, thievery, and a deeper understanding of familial relationships. Through the eyes of Peter and Kate, readers experience the excitement of time travel, the moral complexity of a reformed thief, and the newfound respect between a young boy and his absent father.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Linda Buckley-Archer
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