Terror in the Tower of London
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 2 hour read

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

A wife risks all to free her husband from the Tower of London.

3.7 Goodreads · 26 ratings
128 pages· 14,597 words· Est. 2 hour read· ~870L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1716 London, Lady Winifred Maxwell faces a harrowing challenge: freeing her husband, Lord William Nithsdale, from the Tower of London before his execution. With time running out, she devises a daring escape plan. Will her courage and cunning be enough to save him, or will both their lives end at the executioner's blade? This gripping tale of love and bravery will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if they can outsmart their captors and defy the odds. Dive into this thrilling escape story and discover if they can change their fate.

From the publisher

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!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Words
14,597
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~870L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~U
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
514599
Publication
Published
April 6, 2021
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062860484

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