1666. When 11-year-old bookish Gil finds a strange 'heaven stone'by the Thames, he never thought it would hatch. Or that so soonafter the Great Plague, a small fire in London would become a deadlyinferno. Soon Gil, his phoenix, and his spiky friend Jennet mustcross the burning city and find a place where they can all besafe.
Selected by Jane Atkin
Full of historical intrigue, this magical and mythical story is told over four days whilst the
Great Fire of London rages. Gil has to find his way back to his family and safety, whilst
protecting a mysterious rock which fell when a comet blazed across the sky. Could the bird
that hatches from it be a phoenix? And why is Gil being followed? If you like a thrilling
adventure, this is the book for you. And there are maps!
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