A thrilling mystery adventure based on true historical events, from the author of I, SPY: A BLETCHLEY PARK MYSTERY.
Before the war starts, Ned is resigned to a future working in the family funeral parlour. Then the covert operations at Bletchley Park begin and his life is transformed.
Ned and his mother leave Bletchley Park on a vital wartime mission into the remote Welsh countryside. Their task: to protect the priceless artwork that is being stored in a slate mine in the village of Manod. As long as its whereabouts are secret, they'll keep the national treasures out of the hands of the enemy.
But when it appears that someone in the village is trying to expose the truth, suspicion turns to the newcomers - Ned, his mother, and a young Jewish refugee, Anni. Can Ned, Anni and their friend Harri prove their loyalty to the mission and keep the secret safe?
A gripping wartime story, perfect for readers aged 9 and up, and fans of Phil Earle, Robin Stevens, Lesley Parr and Hilary McKay. Rhian Tracey (Author)
Rhian Tracey was born in Swansea and grew up on the Welsh borders. As Rhian Ivory, the author has previously published The Boy Who Drew the Future and Hope. She got her first publishing deal at 26. Rhian teaches several days a week in a SEN department, working with students who have dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADD and other additional learning needs. She also volunteers with Medical Detection Dogs, helping to train puppies who will go on to be assistance dogs. Rhian lives in Northamptonshire with her children and dog.
A thrilling mystery adventure based on true historical events, from the author of I, SPY: A BLETCHLEY PARK MYSTERY. A companion novel to I, Spy: a Bletchley Park mystery - Blackwell's Children's Book of the Month and featured on BBC Radio 4 Front Row. Inspired by true events! During the war, priceless artwork was transported from London to Welsh caves to prevent it falling into Nazi hands, and select pieces were sent back to the capital for the National Gallery's Picture of the Month programme to boost morale. HIDE AND SEEK focuses on the movement of priceless artwork through Bletchley Park and on to Wales in 1940 and 1941. The book draws on Rhian's own Welsh heritage and interviews and research about the experience of German Jewish refugees in Wales during World War II. Combining the friendship and fun of Enid Blyton's classic Famous Five stories with an accessible contemporary style, perfect for fans of Phil Earle, Hilary McKay and Lesley Parr.
