Britfield and the Lost Crown

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-Winning Britfield & the Lost Crown by 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’ Book Buzz - 5 Stars!

ACCELERATED READER LEVEL: 5.6

PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD MEDAL AWARD

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732961227
Publisher:	Devonfield Publishing LLC
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Britfield , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	361
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Originally from Newport Beach, California, C. R. Stewart has twenty years of experience writing fiction, nonfiction, and movie screenplays. His areas of expertise also includes film and media production, global strategy, and international marketing. "Britfield&The Lost Crown was conceived as an idea over 10 years ago while I was enduring a boring finance seminar. It started as a sketch of a hot air balloon with a young boy and girl trapped inside. From this simple drawing sprang the entire concept and story for Britfield." C.R. Stewart received a Bachelor of Arts in British Literature and European History from Brown University; did post- graduate work at Harvard University; earned an MBA from Boston College; and is pursuing a Master of Science in Advanced Management and a PhD in Strategy. Now based in San Diego, C.R. Stewart is a strong supporter of education and the arts. He enjoys world travel, reading, riding, swimming, sailing, tennis, and is currently on a National School Book Tour with Britfield&The Lost Crown speaking to students on the importance of creativity!

Table of Contents

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 Medals: Parents' Choice Awards, Book & Audiobook

Gold Medal: Children's Literary Classics International Book Awards, Middle Grade Chapter Book

Gold Medal: Mom's Choice Awards, Best in Family Friendly Media

First Place: Purple Dragonfly Book Award, Middle Grade Fiction

First Place: CIPA EVVY Awards, Juvenile Fiction

Winner: Book Excellence Awards, Pre-Teen Fiction

Winner: Indie Reader Discovery Awards, Young Adult Fiction

Winner: American Fiction Awards, Best Cover Design

IndieB.R.A.G Medallion: Award-Winning Middle Grade Books

Blue Ribbons: Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Favorite MG & YA Book and Teen's Choice Award

First Runner-Up: Eric Hoffer Award, Young Adult

Silver Medal: Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Pre-Teen Fiction

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

Second Place: Reader Views Reader's Choice Awards, Teens

Bronze Medal: The Wishing Shelf Book Awards UK, Fiction Ages 9-12

Grand Prize Short List: Eric Hoffer Award

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

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

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

Award-Winning Finalist: CIBA Gertrude Warner Book Award, Middle Grade Fiction

Award-Winning Finalist: CIBA Dante Rosseti Award, Young Adult Fiction

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

"A Perfect Mixture of fast-paced excitement, heart-stopping surprises, fascinating history, and endearing characters with historical references scattered along the way. Stewart's clever narrative draws you in and doesn't let you go till the end!"
- Reader's Favorite Book Reviews - 5 Stars!

"An intriguing first-in-series read that is sure to capture the attention of the MG & YA crowd. Britfield weaves plot, texture, storytelling, and fascinating characters into a winning combination and enriching experience."
- Chanticleer Book Reviews

"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

"The story was everything the cover promised. I felt like I was in a kid's version of Mission Impossible. I was on the edge of my seat with narrow escapes, daring plans, and unexpected adversaries."
- Autumn, Age 14, Reader Views Kids

"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 Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval."
- Children's Literary Classics - Gold Medal Award

"A joy to read to the very last page, Britfield & The Lost Crown is a high-spirited saga, enthusiastically recommended for personal and public library young adult fiction collections."
- Midwest Book Review

"This is a far-flung adventure story that will readily interest the target audience. Stewart writes in clear, descriptive prose and integrates alluring and novel details that at times harkens back to an earlier era, an effect that offers an element of timelessness to the storytelling."
- The Booklife Prize

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