AR Book Level
5.5
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
2,387
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
241908 EN
About this book
Set in 1605 England, the book introduces the daring Gunpowder Plot, a secret plan by a group of Catholics to blow up the Houses of Parliament. It explains why the conspirators plotted against King James I and how their scheme fell apart when the king's guards discovered the hidden barrels of gunpowder. Readers learn about the key figures involved, the tense moments of secrecy, and the lasting impact of the failed plot on English history.