Mudlark by John Sedden
The story of two boys living in Portsmouth at the time of the First World War. Jimmy and Reg have no fathers, and help eke out their mothers' paltry wages by mudlarking - scavenging for coins in the black mud of Portsmouth harbour. When they find a skull in the mud, they unleash a chain of events which ends in the boys uncovering a terrible secret of murder. Seven women have been killed - is it Jack the Ripper again? For some reason the authorities are covering up the murders and the boys are arrested and then drafted into the army to stop them talking. Jimmy has been suspecting the king - he's always visiting the troops when the women are murdered, but the truth turns out to be just as shocking.
John Sedden was born in Portsmouth and has always lived on the Hampshire coast. He is a librarian and has written several articles and books for adults on Hampshire life and history. This is his first novel for young people. He now lives in Gosport with his wife and teenage daughter.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780141318684 |
| ISBN 10 | 0141318686 |
| Title | Mudlark |
| Author | John Sedden |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2005-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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