The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands

The Blackthorn Key (Blackthorn Key, #1) (The Blackthorn)

by Kevin Sands

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.

Reviewed by tweetybugshouse on

4 of 5 stars

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This is a great middle grade adventure book cause it contains little puzzles that need to be figured out along with the character as the story progresses. I like this element in middle grade books as it keeps my child actively thinking as he reading along with the story. He feels accomplished if he figures it out before the characters does. I really like how all the aspects of this story fit together nicely and it was not to dumb down for the younger audience as an adult i was thoroughly entertained by the story.

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