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Black Jack


Puffin Storybooks

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No. of pages 192

Published: 1971

Great for age 9-12 years

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"Black Jack" by Leon Garfield follows the gripping tale of a young street urchin named Jack, who becomes embroiled in a world of crime and deception in 18th-century London. Jack, orphaned and alone, navigates the treacherous streets, seeking survival and adventure. His chance encounter with a notorious thief leads him into a web of intrigue and danger, where he must outsmart both lawmen and nefarious characters. As Jack grapples with loyalty and betrayal, he discovers the true meaning of family and courage in a city rife with challenges. The story is a thrilling exploration of resilience and the fight for belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is part of a book series called Puffin Storybooks .

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 1971 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Other Leon Garfield books published by Oxford University Press: Devil-in-the-Fog, Black Jack, and Mr Corbett's Ghost.

 

This book contains the following story:

Black Jack
Bartholomew Dorking finds himself tied to the murdering villain Black Jack, who should have hung from the gallows - but who has now, it seems, come back from the dead. This is a thriller set in 19th century London.

This book is in the following series:

Puffin Storybooks