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  • By: Elvira Woodruff
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
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The Ravenmaster's Secret

By: Elvira Woodruff
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Summary

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
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Critic reviews

"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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Reccomended, preteens to 108. :)

This is a very well written story.
I would say it is suitable for children year 6 upwards. The narrative is thoughtful, it is a very entertaining story to while away an evening covering parts of history not covered in school and dealing with coming of age dilemmas for the protagonist to deal with.

The epilogue and filling in the back history on the Tower of London are nicely done.

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Gripping plot beautifully read

I was completely enthralled
Interesting and full of historical details
Simon Vance reads it so well I could visualise each and every character
Fabulous I'll listen again

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Simon Vance is a wonderful narrator

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.

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What Lovely tales from this author.

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

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Great story

I really enjoyed this story it was really nice to relax and listen to and I would probably listen to it again.

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