Charlie's Truth by Alistair Rainey
Charlie Hipkiss is lazy and has an answer for everything, whilst Saima Noor is sensible and hardworking. Both pupils, in Year 5 at Wicton Village Primary, find that truth and lies are never far apart when a school trip turns their world upside down. Wicton Village museum is under threat and a furious Miss Isadora Dean, the mysterious curator, invokes the power of an ancient force. Unaware, the two classmates are thrust back in time to cruel, Roman Britain. Trickery, robbery and murder confront them and threaten their very lives. Survival is everything if they are ever to return home.
What a brilliant book! I can't tell you how much I loved this bookThe plot is excellent and the time travel element works really well. There is a fascinating level of detail about Roman Britain, although we don't get bogged down in the terminology at all as it is introduced so naturally. You have a cast of interesting and diverse characters, who are all well-rounded, credible and distinct. Charlie and Saima are brilliant, and you do a fine job of showing their strengths and faults in equal parts. Your dialogue is handled well and sounds natural, and your narrative energy is excellent and keeps us turning the pages. Altogether this makes for a warm and compelling story. Well done! I'm very much hoping there is a sequel - Jenny Warren, Editor (CIEP) ///// 'Charlie's Truth' by Alistair Rainey is a multi-faceted story with lots to enjoy and discuss along the way. Each of the characters are well-crafted, with Charlie’s reputation for telling lies both getting him into and out of trouble and Saima’s studious nature that helps them to figure out what is happening and what to do next. The two characters are very different, and these differences are utilised throughout the book, allowing them to work together and overcome challenges. Charlie and Saima also learn from each other and become a bit more open to their new friend’s perspectives. The plotline is very well researched and includes a lot of detail about Roman history that would appeal to young history fans. There's also a glossary at the end for readers to learn more about the terms used within the book. With the added excitement of the time travel element I think that this would be an engaging and educational story for the 9-12 target audience - LoveReading4kids
About Alistair Rainey - A retired, Primary teacher who plays golf and enjoys a bar or two of chocolate while watching rugby on telly. Moving to Norfolk with his wife, Pam, three years ago, he often acts as her sous- gardener. He retains his Christmas cracker sense of humour and sings Gilbert and Sullivan songs for a dog biscuit. Still a kid at heart, Charlie is most definitely a part of him.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781803810928 |
| ISBN 10 | 1803810920 |
| Title | Charlie's Truth |
| Author | Alistair Rainey |
| Series | The Charlie Hipkiss Mysteries Book |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2022-06-23 |
| Number of pages | 342 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |