A Nest of Vipers by Catherine Johnson (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Nest of Vipers by Catherine Johnson A gripping tale of a group of larger-than-life con artists who roam the streets of eighteenth-century London.Cato Hopkins is the youngest member of Mother Hopkinss family - a group of skilled fraudsters and pickpockets. Theres Addy, who can become a very convincing boy when she needs to; the beautiful Bella, who can charm any rich young man out of his fortune; Sam, an escaped slave and Cato himself, a young boy, who Mother Hopkins has taught everything she knows.But old age is slowing Mother Hopkins down, and she wants to carry out one last con, a con to outdo all the cons that have gone before. And so the gang set about bringing ruin upon Captain Walker, a proud and cruel slave captain, who deserves to be taught a lesson or two . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Catherine Johnson is a born-and-bred Londoner who no longer lives in London but by the sea. She studied film at Central Saint Martins School of Art; the fantastic time she had there made up for school, which was horrible. She has written many books for young readers, and her recent novel, Sawbones, published by Walker Books, won the Young Quills Award for historical fiction and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Her other books include Brave New Girl (Frances Lincoln Childrens Books), and A Nest of Vipers, published by Random House Childrens Publishers UK. Catherine has also written for film, notably the critically acclaimed Bullet Boy, and TV, including Holby City. She lives with her husband and two geriatric pets- a deluded cat and an ancient tortoise. She enjoys baking cakes and knitting. She was taught how to drive (horses, not cars) by an ex-brewery dray driver in Spitalfields. Review A characterful, page-turning drama and a vivid mixture of research and imagination -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *A thoroughly engaging and entirely convincing yarn with a dash of Dickens and more than a hint of historic realism to help drive the thrust of the narrative -- Jake Hope * Achuka *Full of adventure and excitement, unexpected plot twists and colourful characters, this book is both entertaining and enlightening * Through the Looking Glass *Twists and turns, mystery and mayhem together with fascinating details about 18th Century London. I found this a hugely exciting read -- Mary Hooper Review Text A characterful, page-turning drama and a vivid mixture of research and imagination Review Quote A characterful, page-turning drama and a vivid mixture of research and imagination Promotional "Headline" A gripping tale of a group of larger-than-life con artists who roam the streets of eighteenth-century London. Details ISBN0241514878 Author Catherine Johnson Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0241514878 ISBN-13 9780241514870 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-08-05 Series A Puffin Book UK Release Date 2021-08-05 Audience Age 9-11 Imprint Puffin Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 256 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Alternative 9781448172719 DEWEY 823.92 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2021-10-18 AU Release Date 2021-10-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132902646;

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