Hannibal, James R. The Lost Property Office. Simon & Schuster/ 2016 400p $16.99 978-1-48146709-4 ms Fantasy E-BN
Jack, an American, has
come to London looking for his father.
Jack has super heightened senses, and he discovers he has other
abilities as well. With the help of
Gwen, he learns secrets about his father and mother and the true nature of his
abilities. The mystery involves the
cause of the Great Fire of London in 1666.
As Jack and Gwen follow clues, Jack discovers that his father is part of
a very secret society of Trackers. At
the last possible second, he is able to prevent the destruction of modern
London.
This is a very exciting
read — a combination of fantasy, mystery, and adventure with a touch of
steampunk, taking the reader back in history to the time of the Great Fire in
1666. It is totally unique.
Summary: Fantasy, mystery,
adventure and a bit of steampunk make this novel unique. Jack searches for his father in London. The plot involves the Great Fire of London,
special powers, and secret societies.
Grades 5-8.
Historical fiction, Great
Fire of London-Fiction —Joan
Theal
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