Cart
Free Shipping in Australia
Proud to be B-Corp

Newes from the Dead Mary Hooper

Newes from the Dead By Mary Hooper

Newes from the Dead by Mary Hooper


$13,69
Condition - Very Good
Only 2 left

Summary

In 1650, Anne Green, a young servant girl, gave birth prematurely to an illegitimate child. The baby died and Anne was falsely accused of infanticide. She was hanged and then carried to the College of Physicians to be dissected for science. But as Anne's corpse lay on the table, a strange rattle was heard in her throat. Could she still be alive?

Newes from the Dead Summary

Newes from the Dead by Mary Hooper

In 1650, Anne Green, a young servant girl, gave birth prematurely to an illegitimate child. Sadly the baby died and poor Anne was falsely accused of infanticide. In front of a large crowd she was hanged and then carried to the College of Physicians to be dissected for medical science. But as Anne's corpse lay on the table and the doctors assembled, a strange rattle was heard in her throat. Could she still be alive?

Newes from the Dead Reviews

This true story is told with a blend of factual period detail and imaginative narrative ... a haunting and original treatment of an historical tale Daily Mail I really loved it ... The beginning is excellent - it grabs you immediately and Anne's strong narrating voice compels all the way through. It's one of those books that really stays with you after you've closed it -- Wendy Cooling It's rare to find a story that grabs you so immediately by the throat and still manages to keep you captivated until the very last page, but Mary Hooper manages this masterfully in this hypnotising tale The Bookseller In her intriguing and captivating new book, Mary Hooper brings to vibrant life the fascinating true story of a girl who cheated the hangman's noose and lived to tell the tale -- Celia Rees Newes from the Dead is totally gripping ... it is un-put-downable -- Jean Ure

About Mary Hooper

Mary has been writing professionally for over twenty years and has published nearly eighty books for children and young people. She has written funny books, 'issue' books and spooky books, and has now settled into doing what she loves best: writing historical novels centering around real situations (The Great Plague in 1665, for example) and real people (Anne Green, who was hanged for infanticide in Oxford, 1650).

Additional information

GOR001322691
9781862303638
1862303630
Newes from the Dead by Mary Hooper
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Random House Children's UK
20090305
314
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Newes from the Dead