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Smith, though only twelve, is an accomplished pickpocket, saved from the gallows by his own stealth and speed. One dark evening he witnesses a murder, a stabbing, and finds a document belonging to the dead man, which he feels sure must be valuable. The only problem is, Smith can't read. As he tries to learn and educate himself, he finds his situation getting worse and worse, until he is standing in the shadow of Newgate prison...
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"Leon Garfield's vivid descriptions and dialog transported me almost bodily . . . Reissuing Leon Garfield's novels is a great gift." -- "Suzanne Fisher Staple"s
About the Author:
LEON GARFIELD was born and educated in Brighton. The Second World War interrupted his art studies and he spent five years in the medical corps before returning to England. He worked part-time as a hospital technician until literary success allowed him to become a full-time writer. His books have won many awards. He died in 1996.
JASPER BRITTON has worked extensively with the RSC and his television credits include CASUALTY and PEAK PRACTICE.
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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 014086802X
- ISBN 13 9780140868029
- BindingAudio Cassette
- Number of pages2
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