Highway Robbery

This historical adventure chapter book plunges young readers into 18th-century England, where a poor boy's simple act of holding a horse for a stranger quickly escalates into a high-stakes encounter. He becomes an unwitting pawn in the hunt for a notorious highwayman, possibly the legendary Dick Turpin. The story explores themes of bravery, integrity, and quick thinking as the boy faces pressure from both sides. It's an engaging read for children aged 7-10, offering a glimpse into a historical period through a thrilling, character-driven plot. Parents will appreciate the discussions it can spark about moral choices and courage under pressure.

On a cold day in eightheenth-century England, a poor young boy agrees to watch a stranger's fine horse for a golden guinea but soon finds himself in a difficult situation when the king's guard appears and wants to use him as bait in their pursuit of a notorious highwayman.