by JustinRichards (Author)
When Eddie 'Dipper' Hopkins steals George Archer's wallet he has no idea that he is about to enter a dark world of grave-robbing, assassins and zombies. For George Archer is no ordinary citizen. He has just been offered a job in the top secret Department of Unclassified Artefacts at the British Museum - a department that investigates the bizarre and the unexplained. And in George's wallet is a clue to one of the biggest mysteries of all. A secret that has remained hidden for millions of years. A secret that people would kill to discover. On the run for their lives, Eddie and George must join forces to escape the clutches of a depraved genius - a man who needs the secret for a terrifying plan. Helped by the redoubtable Sir William Protheroe and actress Elizabeth Oldfield, they find themselves in a heart-stopping race against time. A race to unravel the secret before London is overrun by creatures from the dead . . .
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: Main
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 01 Feb 2007
ISBN 10: 0571229913
ISBN 13: 9780571229918
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: 'This is a real page turner. The book starts with a dead man walking back into his kitchen and then dragging his terrified dog out for a walk! . . . Once you've finished it, you'll want to find another book just as exciting.' CBBC Newsround