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Follow the clues. Crack the code. Stay alive.

Potions, puzzles and the occasional explosion are all in a day''s work for young apothecary Christopher Rowe. Murder is another matter.

It''s a dangerous time to be the apprentice of Benedict Blackthorn. A wave of mysterious murders has sent shockwaves through London, and soon Christopher finds himself on the run. His only allies are his best friend, Tom, courageous Molly, and a loyal feathered friend, Bridget. His only clues are a coded message about his master''s most dangerous project, and a cryptic warning - ''Tell no one!''

The race is on for Christopher: crack the code and uncover its secret, or become the next victim . . .

A brilliant, fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Percy Jackson.

The Blackthorn Key

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    A Paperback / softback by Kevin Sands

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: 03/09/2015
      ISBN13: 9780141360645, 978-0141360645
      ISBN10: 014136064X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Follow the clues. Crack the code. Stay alive.

      Potions, puzzles and the occasional explosion are all in a day''s work for young apothecary Christopher Rowe. Murder is another matter.

      It''s a dangerous time to be the apprentice of Benedict Blackthorn. A wave of mysterious murders has sent shockwaves through London, and soon Christopher finds himself on the run. His only allies are his best friend, Tom, courageous Molly, and a loyal feathered friend, Bridget. His only clues are a coded message about his master''s most dangerous project, and a cryptic warning - ''Tell no one!''

      The race is on for Christopher: crack the code and uncover its secret, or become the next victim . . .

      A brilliant, fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Percy Jackson.

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