| Mark of the Plague Reprint Edition Contributor(s): Sands, Kevin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1481446754 ISBN-13: 9781481446754 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2016001356 |
| Lexile Measure: 580 |
| Series: Blackthorn Key |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 5.1" W x 7.6" (0.85 lbs) 560 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 184059 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 13.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Christopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this follow-up to the Indie Next pick The Blackthorn Key, which was called a "spectacular debut" by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. The Black Death has returned to London, spreading disease and fear through town. A mysterious prophet predicts the city's ultimate doom--until an unknown apothecary arrives with a cure that actually works. Christopher's Blackthorn shop is chosen to prepare the remedy. But when an assassin threatens the apothecary's life, Christopher and his faithful friend Tom are back to hunting down the truth, risking their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy. And as the sickness strikes close to home, the stakes are higher than ever before... |
Contributor Bio(s): Sands, Kevin: - Since escaping from university with a pair of degrees in theoretical physics, Kevin Sands has worked as a researcher, a business consultant, and a teacher. He lives in Toronto, Canada. He is the author of the award-winning and bestselling Blackthorn Key series. |