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Day of the assassins
a Jack Christie novel
By O'Brien, Johnny & Hardcastle, Nick
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2009
Gr 6-9 This title, a cross between Anthony Horowitz's "Alex Rider" books (Penguin) and Dan Gutman's "Baseball Card Adventures" (HarperCollins), introduces Jack Christie and his friend Angus. The British teens enjoy playing video games, particularly the World War I-inspired "Point of Departure", and looking for adventure. Due to circumstances beyond their control, the boys find themselves back in June 1914, as part of a conspiracy to stop the war. Within the first suspensef...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Jack Christie and his best friend Angus are caught up in the plot to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Having traveled through time ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
A fast-paced thrill ride across time and space. The fact that Jack’s pursuers can restart their pursuit at any time or place means the element of surprise is always on their side. The result is an exciting, nerve-addling...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
