"Along with its relentless action and suspense, Stewart's novel provides young readers with a wealth of information about British culture (with frequent references to literary classics) and the history of the Monarchy and the Anglican Church. Highly recommended, Britfield and the Lost Crown will appeal to both young readers and their parents."- Parents' Choice Awards - Gold Medal
"In this series opener, Stewart offers nearly nonstop action, with escapades both perilous and amusing, and exhilarating hairsbreadth escapes. The conspiracy is bold and compelling while the plot folds in intriguing facts about British culture, history, and famous sites."- Kirkus Reviews
"A perfect mixture of fast-paced excitement, heart-stopping surprises, fascinating history, and endearing characters with historical references scattered along the way. Stewart's clever narrative draws you in and doesn't let you go till the end!"
- Reader's Favorite Book Reviews, Dawn Weaver - 5 Stars
"A joy to read to the very last page, Britfield & The Lost Crown is a high-spirited saga, enthusiastically recommended for personal and public library young adult fiction collections."- Midwest Book Review
"An Intriguing first-in-series read that is sure to capture the attention of the middle grade and young adult crowd. Britfield weaves plot, texture, storytelling, and fascinating characters into a winning combination and enriching experience."- Chanticleer Book Review - 5 Stars
"This fast-paced, vivid tale has many twists and turns which keep tween readers turning the pages,"- Eric Hoffer Award
"A thrilling tale with loads of adventure and unexpected twists that will captivate youth audiences. Recommended for home and school libraries."- Children's Literary Classics - Gold Medal
"This is a far-flung adventure story that will readily interest the target audience. Stewart writes in clear, descriptive prose and integrates alluring and novel details that at times harkens back to an earlier era, an effect that offers an element of timelessness to the storytelling."- The Booklife Prize
"Such a thrilling book filled with so much awesome history about England, crazy mysteries, and truly amazing characters. It had me hooked every second of reading it!!
-Hannah, Age 13, Kids' Book Buzz - 5 Stars
"Narrator Ian Russell carries listeners along for a thrilling, fast-paced adventure about two kids, Tom and Sarah, who run away from a bleak Yorkshire orphanage. Pursued by a determined police detective, they face even more danger when Tom discovers a clue about his ancestry that may link him to the royal family and a plot to eliminate his bloodline--including him. With varied accents and voices, Russell transports listeners to England and brings each character to life. As hot-air balloon crashes, several narrow escapes, and a white-knuckle chase through London ensue, Russell ramps up the pace of his narration, making the danger all the more palpable."- Audiofile Magazine
- Parents' Choice Foundation - Gold Medal Award
A strong breeze shot across the sky as
Sarah and Tom followed the pack of balloons over Oxfordshire. Known as the
Thames Valley, this lush countryside was a multicolored patchwork of square
farmlands crisscrossed by hedgerows and rock walls. The Thames River gracefully
snaked through the open fields covered with extravagant mansions built
centuries ago. Although most of the balloons headed toward Canterbury, some
floated off in opposite directions. By mid-afternoon, most of them had
vanished. Tom and Sarah followed behind a few but soon lost them in the hazy
clouds. Every so often, Tom gave the balloon a long blast of hot air to
maintain its altitude. While they drifted southeast toward London, their main
concern was Gowerstone. Peering through the binoculars,
Tom searched for the helicopter.
“I don’t see him.”
“Do you think he gave up?”
“No,” he replied quickly. “He’ll never give
up.”
“We seem safe for now.”
“For the moment,” he added with caution.
As Sarah admired the scenery, Tom reached
into his pocket to retrieve her locket.
“This really does bring me luck,” he
concluded, handing it to her. “Thanks for letting me borrow it.”
“It’s yours, silly,” she smiled, pushing it
back. “Just promise you’ll always keep it with you.”
“But —”
“Promise.”
“All right . . . it’s a deal.” Stuffing it
back in his pocket, he felt the piece of paper Patrick gave him and removed it.
“What’s that?” she inquired curiously.
“Before we left, Patrick broke into the
Grievouses’ office and looked through my file. He wrote something down.”
“Let’s see.”
Tom opened it. Scribbled across the page
was just one word.
“Hmm,” he grunted, expecting detailed
information.
“What does it say?” she demanded.
“Britfield.”
“Britfield? What the heck does that mean?”
“How am I supposed to know?”
“There must be more.” She snatched the
paper from his hand and thoroughly examined both sides. Dissatisfied, she shook
her head. “So Patrick breaks into the office, sneaks your file out, and writes
only one word on it — is he mad?”
“I’m sure he was in a hurry,” his voice
deepened, “given that we were planning to rescue you and everything.”
“Then it’s a clue?”
“It’s a name.”
“Maybe it’s your last name,” she suggested
encouragingly.
This comment caught Tom off guard. After
all these years of having only a first name, it was a lot to digest and felt
rather strange.
“Maybe,” he shrugged, not sure what to
think
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