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His efforts to avenge his father's unjust imprisonment force thirteen-year-old Tom Tin into the streets of nineteenth-century London. After he is convicted of murder, Tom is eventually sent to Australia and has a surprise reunion with his father.
Quick Summary
Thirteen-year-old Tom Tin seeks revenge for his father's unjust imprisonment in nineteenth-century London, which leads to his own wrongful conviction for murder and transportation to Australia where he has a surprise reunion with his father. The novel explores themes of justice, survival in the criminal underworld of London, father-son bonds, and perseverance through extreme hardship. If your kid likes "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" by John Boyne, they'll appreciate this historical fiction that tackles difficult topics like wrongful imprisonment and family separation. This book is ideal for middle school students in grades 4-8 who are ready for a longer read at approximately 56,000 words.