Heinemann Secondary - KS3 English - Scarper Jack and the Bloodstained Room by Christopher Russell

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This KS3 English video is an interview with author Christopher Russell, he talks about his book Scarper Jack and the Bloodstained Room which is part of Hieinemann New Windmills series for KS3 English (11-14 year olds).

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"A pacey, gripping mystery around the detective genre and historical setting of Dickensian London

When sweep's boy Jack overhears a murder plot, he has no idea how complicated his life is about to become! Scarper Jack is inside a chimney when he overhears a murder being planned. He knows where and when the killing will happen but there is no way to stop it - he's just a chimney sweep's boy. With the help of two unexpected friends, a girl from the slums and a wealthy boy, Scarper Jack sets out to solve the mystery. "