Gritty 1893 New York mystery; siblings unite.
"City of Orphans" whisks you back to the harsh streets of 1893 New York. You'll feel the cobblestones underfoot, hear the clamor of the newsboys, and get wrapped up in a heartfelt tale of family, survival, and justice. Maks and Willa draw you into their world, making you root for them as they fight against the odds to save Emma. Ideal for historical fiction lovers and those who relish a good mystery with a side of true-to-life characters.
ISBN: 9781416971085
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2012-09-25
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 3509 readers)
Description
Plot twists, big accusations, and plenty of shifty, crooked characters fill the pages of this harrowing adventure from Newbery Medalist Avi. The streets of 1893 New York are crowded and filthy. For thirteen-year-old newsboy Maks Geless, they are also dangerous. Bruno, leader of the awful Plug Ugly Gang, has set his sights on Maks and orders his boys to track him down. Suddenly Maks finds himself on the run, doing all he can to evade the gang, with only his new friend Willa by his side. And that’s just the start of Mak’s troubles. His sister, Emma, has been arrested and imprisoned for stealing a watch from the glamorous new Waldorf Hotel. Maks knows she didn’t do it—but will he be able to prove it in time? This is a riveting, quickly paced adventure set against a backdrop alive with the sights and sounds of tenement New York.
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Gritty 1893 New York mystery; siblings unite.
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