Description:
Treachery, adventure and dreams of freedom triumph in this stunningly evocative historical adventure, inspired by a stunning real-life story, and brought to a modern teen audience by a Carnegie Medal-winning author.
Review Quotes:
"Convincing and captivating" - CBI
"A thought-provoking odyssey" - Guardian
"Grips the reader and doesn't let go, from one tense encounter to the next" - Scotsman Magazine
"It's gently educational ... but nothing detracts from the fact that it's a darned good story and it's one which will appeal to both male and female readers. Just as a good story, well written it's worth five stars, easily" - The Bookbag
"Harrowing in places and still chillingly relevant, this is an absolute must read for all YA fans" - In Need of a Read, Blog