About This Book
Day of Deliverance is an exciting chapter book that sends two brave schoolboys, Jack Christie and Angus, on a thrilling time-travel adventure. Their mission is to stop their recurring nemesis, Pendlesharp, from altering history by assassinating Queen Elizabeth I. Along the way, young readers will be delighted by encounters with historical figures like playwright Christopher Marlowe and a budding William Shakespeare. This book offers a blend of fast-paced adventure, historical intrigue, and the fun of science fiction, making history accessible and engaging for children aged 7-11, and a great read-aloud for younger listeners. It subtly introduces concepts of historical significance and the impact of individual actions.
To thwart their arch-enemy, Pendlesharp, and his misguided notion of changing history, schoolboy Jack Christie and his friend Angus travel back in time to foil a plot to assassinate Elizabeth I, meeting playwright Christopher Marlowe and a young actor named William Shakespeare along the way.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you could travel back in time, which historical period would you visit and why?
2
What do you think would happen if Queen Elizabeth I had been assassinated? How would history be different?
3
Jack and Angus work together to stop Pendlesharp. What makes them a good team?
4
How do you think Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare felt about meeting people from the future?
5
What does it mean to 'change history,' and why is Pendlesharp's idea misguided?
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