Journey into the grimy, gas-lit streets of Victorian London, where the lives of orphans, criminals, and schemers intertwine. Follow a resourceful young protagonist as he navigates a dangerous world, uncovering dark secrets and facing thrilling perils. Each installment offers a compelling blend of mystery, adventure, and suspense, set against the backdrop of a city teeming with intrigue. These tales explore themes of survival, justice, and the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface of society.
After printing the "Wanted" posters for some of London's most notorious inhabitants, a printer's boy is entangled, by a genuine convict, in a series of mistaken identities and events leading back to the boy's own mysterious past. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.