Red Necklace
Thorndike Literacy Bridge Young Adult
No. of pages 384
Published: 2010
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The story of a remarkable boy called Yann Margoza; Tetu the dwarf, his friend and mentor; Sido, unloved daughter of a foolish Marquis; and Count Kalliovski, Grand Master of a secret society, who has half the aristocracy in thrall to him, and wants Yann dead.
Yann is spirited away to London but three years later, when Paris is gripped by the bloody horrors of the Revolution, he returns, charged with two missions: to find out Kalliovski's darkest deeds and to save Sido from the guillotine.
With a tangle of secrets, a thread of magic and a touch of humour, the follies of the aristocracy and the sufferings of ordinary people are unfolded as their lives move relentlessly towards the tragic and horrific days of the Terror. THE RED NECKLACE is not only a tremendous adventure story but a vibrant and passionate picture of Paris in turmoil and of a large cast of memorable characters.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.
There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Hachette Children's Group .
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Virginia Readers Choice Award
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Texas Lone Star
This book was recognised by the Texas Lone Star.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
Booktrust Book Award
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Booktrust Book Award. The Book Trust Best Book Awards with Amazon Kindle, which took place in 2014, aimed to unearth the very best childrens books the UK has to offer, and to honour authors and illustrators who continue Britains proud heritage of storytelling.
