2008, ISBN: 0340903228

[EAN: 9780340903223], Gebraucht, [PU: Hodder Children's], BRONZES, ANCIENT -- FICTION, ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEFTS NIGERIA SUSPENSE YOUNG ADULT DEWEY: 823.92, 464 pages. Cover worn. Ex-libraryI… mais…

[EAN: 9780340903223], Gebraucht, [PU: Hodder Children's], BRONZES, ANCIENT -- FICTION, ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEFTS NIGERIA SUSPENSE YOUNG ADULT DEWEY: 823.92, 464 pages. Cover worn. Ex-libraryIt's a snowy evening, South London. From a bus, Max Wolf and his brother Angelo see a gang o minously tracking a well-known rapper, Mogul King, through the da rk streets. Minutes later, Mogul King boards the bus, presses a p arcel into Max's hands, exacts an incomprehensible promise, and j umps off again - to his death. The parcel contains an extraordin ary ancient bronze dagger, and within hours Max is running for hi s own life through London, his brother, Angelo, is dead, apparent ly the victim of a gang drive-by shooting, and his friend, Sapphi re, is next on the hit list. But everything is not as it seems. Everything leads the British Museum. Everything began with the il l-fated British Punitive Expedition of 1897 and the looting of th e fabulous Benin Bronzes from Nigeria over a hundred years ago. In an intriguing dual storyline, Max's racing first person narrat ive story is offset by a scrap book of letters, memoirs, drawings , photos and journal entries, by one Hugh Hardy, Gunner aboard th e Theseus, and foot soldier on that ruinous expedition over a cen tury ago., Books<

2008, ISBN: 9780340903223

Hodder Children's. Fair. 20 cm. Paperback. 2008. 464 pages. Cover worn. Ex-library<br>It's a snowy evening, South London. From a bus, Max Wolf and his brother Angelo see a… mais…

Hodder Children's. Fair. 20 cm. Paperback. 2008. 464 pages. Cover worn. Ex-library<br>It's a snowy evening, South London. From a bus, Max Wolf and his brother Angelo see a gang o minously tracking a well-known rapper, Mogul King, through the da rk streets. Minutes later, Mogul King boards the bus, presses a p arcel into Max's hands, exacts an incomprehensible promise, and j umps off again - to his death. The parcel contains an extraordin ary ancient bronze dagger, and within hours Max is running for hi s own life through London, his brother, Angelo, is dead, apparent ly the victim of a gang drive-by shooting, and his friend, Sapphi re, is next on the hit list. But everything is not as it seems. Everything leads the British Museum. Everything began with the il l-fated British Punitive Expedition of 1897 and the looting of th e fabulous Benin Bronzes from Nigeria over a hundred years ago. In an intriguing dual storyline, Max's racing first person narrat ive story is offset by a scrap book of letters, memoirs, drawings , photos and journal entries, by one Hugh Hardy, Gunner aboard th e Theseus, and foot soldier on that ruinous expedition over a cen tury ago. ., Hodder Children's, 2008, 2<

ISBN: 9780340903223

Hodder Children's Books. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'… mais…

Hodder Children's Books. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some wear and barcode page may have been removed, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry., Hodder Children's Books, 2.5<