The mine was criss-crossed with tunnels and Ned was dizzy with trying to remember how many turns he’d taken. At last, Cop slowed down. Ahead of them in the gloom Ned could see another wooden door.
Ned is only eleven when he starts work in the ironstone mine. The work is hard and dangerous, and like all miners, he knows that
a rockfall could spell disaster for them all…
A story of family life in 19th century England.
You can learn more about Ned’s experiences at the new exciting Land Of Iron Museum, set in the same mine that he worked in.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Theresa Tomlinson's first title to be published was The Flither Pickers, which was followed by The Water Cat, The Secret Place, Riding the Waves (commended for the Carnegie Medal in 1991), The Rope Carrier, Haunted House Blues, Night of the red Devil and Meet Me by the Steelmen (commended for the Carnegie Medal in 1998). All of Theresa Tomlinson's books are
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