Next week we'll be discussing Iain Lawrence's The Convicts. Hopefully you're finishing it up this week!
If you want to know more about the book, author, or setting, check out the following links:
- Kids Reads: An interview with the author about how he came up with the story and about his historical setting.
- Randomhouse: Find out about the author's life and writing process.
- Dickens' London Page: Click here to read about what life was like in 19th century London (the time when Tom's story takes place).
- London's Children in the 19th Century: What was it like for kids to grow up in the time period that this story takes place? Check out this site to find out.
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