Bletchley Park Mystery

A gripping new Bletchley Park Mystery novel, from Rhian Tracey, author of I, SPY and HIDE AND SEEK. Mary has a gift for languages and codes that has brought her to the attention of the adults working at Bletchley Park. She finds herself drawn into their undercover operations, learning Japanese in order to decode enemy messages - but the operation she's a part of remains cloaked in mystery. As tensions on the Home Front escalate, Mary is forced to face the realities of warfare - the enemy is operating amongst them. Posing as a waitress amidst the glamour and bustle of the Ritz Hotel, Mary uncovers secrets and lies amongst the people she's working mostly closely with. Can Mary steer clear of danger and thwart the devious mission unfolding around her? There is just one thing she knows for sure: trust no one. A nail-biting 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 and HIDE AND SEEK. 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, Hitler's captive generals were treated to exquisite dining experiences at the Ritz, indulging them enough to let down their guard and share invaluable insights into military strategies, morale and even Hitler's inner circle discussions. WINK, MURDER focuses on the secrecy of the MI5 spy network in London in the 1940s, focusing on learning foreign languages to gather information from Japan and Germany. 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.

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.

A thrilling mystery adventure set in Bletchley Park at the start of World War II, based on true historical events. Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park, where her father works as a driver. When she's not at school, there's nothing she likes more than helping her dad in the garages. Then the war begins and everything at Bletchley changes. Robyn is assigned to help with the carrier pigeons that take messages to the Allies. But first, she must sign the Official Secrets Act and is ordered not to leave the grounds of the park. While Bletchley is buzzing with people recruited for the war effort and all eyes are on the skies, Robyn becomes convinced that there's something sinister going on within Bletchley Park itself. Together with her friends Mary and Ned, Robyn resolves to uncover the enemy in their midst . . . A gripping wartime story, perfect for fans of Phil Earle, Robin Stevens, Lesley Parr and Hilary McKay. 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. Bletchley Park, 1939 For Robyn, wartime means no more climbing trees and no more swimming in the lake. She's stuck in a place full of grown-ups and rules and secrets. But Robyn is convinced there's something sinister going on at Bletchley Park. Together with her friends Mary and Ned, she sets out to solve the mystery before it's too late. . . A thrilling mystery adventure set in Bletchley Park at the start of World War II, based on true historical events. Inspired by true events! Rhian's great-aunt worked at Bletchley Park as a code breaker during the war and later as a spy. The removal of priceless artwork from London during the war to protect it from falling into Nazi hands is also based on fact. The story focuses on the experiences of young people working as apprentices at Bletchley Park during 1939 and 1940, exploring the realities of life for children in wartime Britain. Full of positive female role models, the book highlights the way the war changed the aspirations of young women in Britain. Rhian is an experienced speaker for events centred around Bletchley Park, empathy and our World War II history. Combining the friendship and fun of Enid Blyton's classic Famous Five stories with an accessible contemporary style, perfect for fans of Phil Earle's When the Sky Falls, Natasha Farrant's Voyage of the Sparrowhawk and books from Hilary McKay and Lesley Parr. I, Spy is a superb addition to the WW2 canon. It's a highly original, gripping, thought-provoking read in which a vivid cast of brave children - and pigeons - save the day. I absolutely loved it! A fabulous read. I loved everything about it. Fascinating setting, characters to root for, and a thrilling mystery. An absolute cracker of a story, told superbly. I, Spy by Rhian Tracey is the gripping story of a young girl growing up in the 1930s at Bletchley Park, where her father works as a driver. When war breaks out, sinister goings-on convince Robyn that there's an enemy in the park's midst. Heartwarming, exciting, and a story of friendship and comradeship overcoming adversity in war, I, Spy will have you cheering the heroes on right to the last page. I loved this spy mystery about Robyn and her friends as they try to uncover the enemy in their midst. Rhian's wonderful descriptions of Bletchley Park made me feel I was there in one of the most famous settings in WWII Britain. Readers will be hooked till the end. An exciting, intrigue-filled tale of a race against time by three brave children and their feathered friends to