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When Jonah, Katherine, Chip, and Alex are mysteriously transported to the Tower of London in 1483, the adventure turns into a historical crisis: Chip and Alex discover that they are the real Prince Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, imprisoned by their uncle, King Richard III. Attempting to alter events, the teens must navigate the uncertainties of history while staying hidden from the crown. The story is framed with an author’s note that provides factual background about the princes and their ruthless uncle.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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