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I escaped the Prison Island / Juliet Fry, Scott Peters.
Did you know that in 1800s England, children as young as nine were sent to prison colonies? Most never saw their parents again. In our story, two young brothers are unfairly accused and shipped to the bottom of the world. Experience their challenges and adventures in this middle-grade book that makes you grateful for modern times! The year is 1836 in dirty, crowded London. Thomas and his little brother Jem are unfairly accused of petty theft. They're banished from England to a boy's prison in Australia! But first, they must survive a harsh journey by ship across the ocean to a remote island where conditions are even worse. When Jem becomes ill and is threatened by bullies, Thomas must protect his little brother. Against all odds, he must find a way home. But the prison is surrounded by an ocean teeming with sharks, and the bushland is crawling with strange animals and bandits. How will they ever escape?...Amazon.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781951019341
- Physical Description: 120 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: [New York] : Best Day Books for Young Readers, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on true facts about the 1800's Point Puer boy's prison in Tasmania. |
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| Subject: | Prisons > Juvenile fiction. England > Juvenile fiction. |
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- 3 of 3 copies available at SPARK Libraries. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Juniata County.
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata County Library | J F FRY (Text) | 39640100649944 | JUNM Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
