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Forsyth, Kate
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Gypsy teens Emilia and Luka are on a quest to rescue their relatives who have been unjustly imprisoned and sentenced to death. In order to save them, they must recover five magical charms, facing great peril along the way. Set in England during Cromwell's rule, this fast-paced novel manages to be rich in historical details without being overwhelmed by them.
Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear
(3)
YA
A well-wrought plot and strong historic details propel this tale of Romany adventure in Cromwell’s England. Desperate to rescue their family from prison, thirteen-year-old cousins Emilia and Luka traverse Britain, elude pursuers, and become entangled in a Royalist plot, all while gathering traditional charms and procuring aid from other Rom. The setting is well realized, and the protagonists are clever and courageous.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
2 reviews
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