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Double Crossing

Double Crossing

by Alex Higlett (Illustrator), Alex Higlett (Illustrator), Richard Platt (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

    $4.34
Synopsis

The amazing story of a young immigrant's journey to Ellis Island and his life beyond. It's 1908, and David O'Connor, newly orphaned and alone in the world, has had to leave his home in Ireland to go and live with his uncle and aunt in America. His journey to New York and his new life there are tougher than David could ever have imagined, especially when he is harbouring a dark secret which he must take with him to his grave. His incredible story is recorded in his journal, complete with mementoes of his journey.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 240
 Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 04 Jul 2013
ISBN 10: 1406345059
ISBN 13: 9781406345056
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
The story is a well-constructed and exciting tale * Carousel *
A well-constructed and exciting tale. The lively illustrations and well-researched historical details of immigrant life in New York at the start of the twentieth century combine to present a convincing and moving picture of life on those teeming and desperate streets * Carousel *
Author Bio
Richard Platt is the author of Pirate Diary, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Silver Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award for Best Factual Book, and Castle Diary, which was Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award. He has written over 70 books and has appeared widely on TV and radio, talking about his children's writing, or drawing on his expert knowledge of smuggling and piracy. He lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Visit Richard's website at www.richardplatt.co.uk