Notes
Falsely accused of murder, 12-year-old John Barr and his father run for their lives through the streets of Edinburgh. At the harbour they are forced to join the navy and posted on different ships. On board the mighty HMS Fearless, a chance discovery thrusts John into a shadowy world of secrets and spies.
Award: author has won the Children's Book Award and Smarties Young Judges Award, and been shortlisted four times for the Carnegie Medal.Additional Notes
Edinburgh, ships, navy, secrets, spies
