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The Ravenmaster's Secret

By: Elvira Woodruff
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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 In London in 1735, 11-year-old Forrest Harper is living with his family at the Tower of London. There he helps his father tend the ravens and guard the prisoners. Still, life is lonely. When vicious Scottish Rebels are captured, Forrest is delighted. Perhaps now he can prove his courage and impress the local bullies who torment him. His happiness is short lived, though, when the Harpers are only given custody of Maddy, a Scottish Rebel's daughter, for a rebel in a dress will surely make Forrest a laughingstock.

As the days pass, Maddy's beauty and warmth and her touching stories of life in Scotland seal a friendship between them. But when she is slated for execution, Forrest is faced with a horrifying choice. He can either commit treason and help her escape or obey the law and allow his innocent friend to be executed.

©2003 Elvira Woodruff (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks Action & Adventure Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction

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"An absorbing historical adventure with a unique and colorful setting." ( Booklist)
"Its message of judging people on their own merits and not on the basis of stereotypes comes across strongly." ( School Library Journal)
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I really enjoyed this story it was really nice to relax and listen to and I would probably listen to it again.

Great story

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Such an exciting and heartwarming story with lots of interesting historical details. I loved it so much!

Fantastic adventure

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This book is brilliant for all ages, a story of the times, how small children suffered at the hands of hard masters. Very entertaining had me in tears at the end. I absolutely loved it.

Wonderful story

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A sorrowful tale told through the eyes of an optimistic child, with adventure and heart. Its short, but thoroughly enjoyable and a pleasure to have experienced.

Simon Vance is a wonderful narrator

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I only happened across this book as I was looking through the audible plus catalogue. What a lovely story, beautifully narrated.

What Lovely tales from this author.

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