In 1720, 1000 people lined up to visit young Jack Sheppard in Newgate Prison. So how did a poor apprentice boy become the most famous man in London? Jack's a petty thief with a cheeky grin and a gift for getting out of a tight spot. His astonishing escapes from jail enrage the authorities and make him a popular hero. But, thwarted by Jonathan Wild, the Thieftaker General, Jack ends up in London's toughest prison, condemned to hang. Can he pull off another escape to save his life? With a colourful cast of anti-heroes, villains and other low-lifes, and a plot featuring double-crossings, disguises and thrilling escapes, "Jailbreaker Jack" is a fast-paced read packed with atmosphere and suspense. It is illustrated throughout by the author.
- ISBN10 0340788356
- ISBN13 9780340788356
- Publish Date 17 May 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 March 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Children's Books
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 128
- Language English