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The rider sprang off as light as a cat and pulled the reins over the horse's head. Then he marched straight over to me and put them into my hand.
\"Hold the mare for me, lad. And when I come back, I'll give you a golden guinea.\"
A dark stranger leaves his magnificent horse in the care of a boy he's never met. As dusk falls, others offer to pay the boy handsomely for the animal. Then soldiers arrive, demanding to know where the horse's owner has gone.
Could the stranger be the notorious Dick Turpin, known for his daring holdups and amazing exploits? Is the horse the legendary Black Bess? And will the boy ever see the reward he's been promised?
There's mischief in the air, but it isn't entirely clear who's causing it.
Editions of Highway Robbery
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780061730344
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061861260
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The rider sprang off as light as a cat and pulled the reins over the horse's head. Then he marched straight over to me and put them into my hand.
\"Hold the mare for me, lad. And when I come back, I'll give you a golden guinea.\"
A dark stranger leaves his magnificent horse in the care of a boy he's never met. As dusk falls, others offer to pay the boy handsomely for the animal. Then soldiers arrive, demanding to know where the horse's owner has gone.
Could the stranger be the notorious Dick Turpin, known for his daring holdups and amazing exploits? Is the horse the legendary Black Bess? And will the boy ever see the reward he's been promised?
There's mischief in the air, but it isn't entirely clear who's causing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highway Robbery about?
The rider sprang off as light as a cat and pulled the reins over the horse's head. Then he marched straight over to me and put them into my hand.
\"Hold the mare for me, lad. And when I come back, I'll give you a golden guinea.\"
A dark stranger leaves his magnificent horse in the care of a boy he's never met. As dusk falls, others offer to pay the boy handsomely for the animal. Then soldiers arrive, demanding to know where the horse's owner has gone.
Could the stranger be the notorious Dick Turpin, known for his daring holdups and amazing exploits? Is the horse the legendary Black Bess? And will the boy ever see the reward he's been promised?
There's mischief in the air, but it isn't entirely clear who's causing it.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Highway Robbery?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Highway Robbery?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061730344
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Highway Robbery?
Kate Thompson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Highway Robbery is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780061730344) and ebook(ISBN 9780061861260)
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