By Andrew Beasley (author) Part of the The Battles of Ben Kingdom series
"The Battles of Ben Kingdom"
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One of our Books of the Year 2013 & March 2013 Book of the Month - Shortlisted for the Leeds Book Awards 2014 9-11 category.
An action-packed plot drives this exciting thriller set in the dark and dangerous streets of Victorian London. Ben Kingdom is just a small street urchin but, when he becomes the owner of a mysterious coin, he finds himself caught up in a battle between two long standing enemy forces, the Watchers and the Legions. Ben will have to choose which side to go with – and it won’t be an easy choice to make.
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In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion for The Claws of Evil a small number of children were lucky enough to be invited to review this title. Here's a taster... .' I really enjoyed this book because the author, Andrew Beasley, has combined mystery and war into one epic, mind-blowing read ..' .... Scroll down to read more reviews...
Welcome to Victorian London: the home of the Artful Dodger, Sherlock Holmes…and Ben Kingdom. Unknown to mere mortals, an ancient battle is being waged across the city. Below the streets lurk the Legion, an evil gang of miscreants and criminals in league with the monstrous Feathered Men – determined to unleash Hell on the streets of London.
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But above the city’s rooftops a ragtag band of orphans, mystics and spies, dedicated to protecting the vulnerable and guarding London against evil.
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Lewis Parker age 10 I really enjoyed this book because the author, Andrew Beasley, has combined mystery and war into one epic, mind-blowing read. Click here to read the full review Sam Thomas age 9 I really like this book because it is filled with mysteries and puzzles. Click here to read the full review Christopher Tanner, aged 11 The Battles of Ben Kingdom is a vivid book with the plot going off in lots of different exciting directions. Click here to read the full review
Keanne-Robert Sullera, age 11 I like this book because it is mysterious. I wonder why Ben is afraid of the stranger and why Molly willingly goes with him. I recommend this book to children who are aged 10 and over and enjoy reading a puzzling story.
Sam Harper, age 9 It's a really exciting adventure story with lots of twists and turns.. Click here to read the full review
Conor Kelly aged 15 I really loved the ending it is great. I would recommend this book to boys and girls. And it would make a fantastic movie. Click here to read the full review
Izzy Luck age 10 Your emotions go flying when you dive into this adventurous and surprising book; ups and downs are magically created. No dislikes at all. Click here to read the full review
As a child adventure was everywhere for Andrew Beasley ; he went exploring Scunge Island and had an underground base made out of sunken coal bunker. Now that he's grown up, Andrew works as a primary school teacher in Cornwall and the author of The Battles of Ben Kingdom series. The Claws of Evil was his first book for children.
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Welcome to Victorian London: the home of the Artful Dodger, Sherlock Holmes…and Ben Kingdom. Unknown to mere mortals, an ancient battle is being waged across the city.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Claws of Evil and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Claws of Evil features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommended Children's eBooks, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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The Claws of Evil was written by Andrew Beasley and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
The Claws of Evil has 329 pages
Yes it is part of The Battles of Ben Kingdom series
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