Terror in the Tower of London
Terror in the Tower of London

Terror in the Tower of London

Written by W. N. Brown and Michael Burgan & illustrated by James Bernardin
Book #5 in the Great Escapes Series
Hardcover
$16.99
$15.97
8 - 12
Reading age
128
Page count
115
Words per page
~870L
Lexile measure
Apr 6, 2021
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Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fifth installment in the Great Escapes series has arrived–perfect for fans of the I Survived series! London, 1716. Lord William Nithsdale has been found guilty of treason after fighting alongside the other rebels against the British crown. For his crime, he is sent to the infamous Tower of London, where he awaits his punishment: the executioner’s blade.Upon learning of the Lord’s death sentence, his wife, Lady Winifred Maxwell, sets out to free him from the “Bloody Tower.” She plots and plans to pull off a daring and dangerous breakout. If her idea works, Lord Nithsdale might just escape his deadly fate. If it doesn’t, both their heads will roll!From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series–featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations–will leave you excited for the next adventure!

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      Author
      Michael Burgan

      Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

      Illustrator
      James Bernardin

      James Bernardin is a versatile and prolific illustrator of many acclaimed books for children. He has illustrated Laura Numeroff’s Would I Trade My Parents?, Eve Bunting’s Too Many Monsters, and Candy Chand’s The Twelve Prayers of Christmas. He has also created artwork for numerous book covers, including Mary Pope Osborne’s Tales from the Odyssey series.James lives on Bainbridge Island in Washington State with his wife, Lisa, and two sons, Wyeth and Bryson.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062860484
    Publication Date
    April 6, 2021
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    April 6, 2021
    Page Count
    128
    Words Per Page
    115
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~870L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~U
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    514599
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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