Britfield and The Lost Crown: (Britfield Series, Book I)

by C. R. Stewart

Overview

Enter the World of Britfield: Adventure, Intrigue, Conspiracy, Mystery, and Suspense!

Tom has spent the majority of his life locked behind the cruel walls of Weatherly Orphanage, but when he learns that his parents might actually be alive, Tom is determined to find them. Together, with his best friend Sarah and armed with only the word "Britfield" as a clue to Tom's mysterious past, the two make a daring escape. Now, they are on the run from a famous Scotland Yard detective and what appears to be half of the police officers in England! The hunt is on, but will Tom and Sarah be able to evade capture long enough to solve an even bigger conspiracy that could tear apart the country?

Multiple Award-WinningBritfield and the Lost Crownby C.R. Stewart, is the first book in a thrilling seven-part series based on family, friendship, loyalty, and courage that is written for pre-teens, Y/A, and readers of all ages. Britfield and its heroes, Tom and Sarah, take readers on an epic adventure as they travel across England. With its stimulating language and stunning historical and geographical asides, Britfield engages the reader from the very first pages and doesn't let go until it reaches its exciting conclusion!

"Such a thrilling book filled with so much awesome history about England, crazy mysteries, and truly amazing characters. It had me hooked every second of reading it! I can't wait for the sequel." - Hannah, Kids' BookBuzz - 5 Stars!

Accelerated Reader level: 5.6

Parents' Choice Gold Medal Award

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732961210
Publisher:	Devonfield Publishing LLC
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Britfield Series , #1
Pages:	402
Sales rank:	656,074
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.89(d)
Lexile:	700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Britfield & the Lost Crown

CONTENTS

ONE

Weatherly · 1

TWO

The Book Exchange · 11

THREE

The Secret File · 21

FOUR

Caught · 29

FIVE

A Well-Crafted Plan · 41

SIX

The Rescue · 55

SEVEN

The Great Escape · 69

EIGHT

The Illustrious Detective Gowerstone · 95

NINE

The Magnificent Balloon · 113

TEN

A Pillar of Knowledge · 143

ELEVEN

An Unlikely Ally · 173

TWELVE

A Turn of Events · 197

THIRTEEN

Battle of Wits · 235

FOURTEEN

A Twist of Fate · 267

FIFTEEN

Lost in London · 313

SIXTEEN

The Wise Archbishop · 339

SEVENTEEN

The English Channel · 369

Editorial Reviews

Gold Medal: Parents’ Choice Awards, Book & Audiobook

First Place: Purple Dragonfly Book Award, Middle Grade Fiction

First Place: CIPA EVVY Awards, Juvenile Fiction

Winner: Book Excellence Awards, Pre-Teen Fiction

Winner: American Fiction Awards, Best Cover Design

Blue Ribbon: Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Favorite MG & YA Book and Teen’s Choice

Award

Silver Medal: Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, Preteen Fiction

Silver Medal: Global Ebook Awards, Children’s Literary Fiction

Award-Winning Finalist: International Book Awards, Children’s Fiction

Award Winning Finalist: American Fiction Awards, Pre-Teen Fictio

Award-Winning Finalist: Best Book Awards, Children’s Fiction

Award-Winning Long List: Shelf Unbound Magazine, Best Indie Book

“Such a thrilling book filled with so much awesome history about England, crazy mysteries, and truly amazing characters. It had me hooked every second of reading it!! I can’t wait for the sequel.” Hannah, Age 13, Kids’ Book Buzz - 5 Stars!

“A perfect mixture of fast-paced excitement, heart-stopping surprises, fascinating history, and endearing characters with historical references scattered along the way. Tom and Sarah’s devotion to each other provides an excellent backdrop to the many mishaps and dangers in which they find themselves. I could see this book being used in a classroom setting both as a literature piece and as a geographical and historical resource. Stewart’s clever narrative draws you in and doesn’t let you go till the end!” Dawn Weaver, Reader’s Favorite Book Reviews - 5 Stars!

“An intriguing first-in-series read that is sure to capture the attention of middle grade and young adult crowd. Readers journey through English cities and countryside beautifully rendered in the narrative. The book also includes maps and intelligent background information about the setting and history with access to online illustrations and commentaries. Britfield weaves plot, texture, storytelling, and fascinating characters into a winning combination and enriching experience.” Chanticleer Book Review - 5 Stars!

“In this series opener, Stewart offers nearly nonstop action, with escapades both perilous and amusing, and exhilarating hairsbreadth escapes. The conspiracy is bold and compelling while the plot folds in intriguing facts about British culture, history, and famous sites.”- Kirkus Reviews

Along with its relentless action and suspense, Stewart’s novel provides young readers with a wealth of information about British culture (with frequent references to literary classics) and the history of the Monarchy and the Anglican Church. Highly recommended, Britfield and the Lost Crown will appeal to both young readers and their parents. Parents’ Choice Awards - Gold Medal Award

Author C.R. Stewart's Britfield & The Lost Crown is a thrilling tale with loads of adventure and unexpected twists that will captivate youth audiences. Recommended for home and school libraries, this book earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.” Children’s Literary Classics - Approved!

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