Dagger in the Sky by Alan Gibbons

Dagger in the Sky by Alan Gibbons

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A story set at the time of the Luddite uprising. For 11-year-old Jem Marsden and his family the comet which rips open the sky marks troubles. When machines are brought to the mill, the Marsdens are caught up in the fight against the new technology.

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Dagger in the Sky by Alan Gibbons

The luddites are rioting. Everywhere there is talk of rebellion. When machinery is brought to the local mill Jem knows where his loyalties lie, and soon he finds himself caught up in a conflict which might destroy him and his family for ever. An exciting story of divided loyalties, by 1 of our most popular authors.
Alan Gibbons is a full time writer and a visiting speaker and lecturer at schools, colleges and literary events nationwide, including the major Book Festivals: Edinburgh, Northern Children's Book Festival, Swansea, Cheltenham, Sheffield and Salford. Alan is also a key contributor at the QCA/National Literary Strategy 'Writing Together' conferences. He lives in Liverpool with his wife and four children.
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ISBN 13 9781858810522
ISBN 10 1858810523
Title Dagger in the Sky
Author Alan Gibbons
Series Dolphin Books
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Year published 1994-06-30
Number of pages 112
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.