The Traitors' Gate (Paperback)

from Crewman_Number_6

This book was readable, but a little slow and boring at times, and, like all the other Avi books I've read, utterly predictable from page one.

from emitnick

This is one of Avi's "19th Century" books. He delves into the muck and poverty of London with this Dickensian tale of 14-year-old John who aims to discover the mystery behind his father's plunge into bankruptcy. Scotland Yard, military secrets, and a street urchin named Sary the Sneak all play im...

from shelf-employed

The Traitors' Gate is an historical fiction mystery that brings Dickensian London to life in a plot with as many twists and turns as the mean streets of the Rookery of St. Giles, a downtrodden neighborhood where fourteen-year-old John Huffam takes refuge with Sary the Sneak. Scotland Yard, the To...

from omphalos02

Dickensian in inspiration, location and characterization (among others), this book showed me again why Avi is one of our best writers for JUV and YA. I must admit, however, that as much as I enjoyed these adventures (set in Victorian London), that maybe the target audience would not be as appreci...

from foxt

Avi spins a great tale of the injustices of 19th century English life for debtors. I've followed his work for over 20 years and am amazed how he has grown as a writer. This book will be featured in paperback by Scholastic in Fall 2009. I'm not sure if it will appeal to YAs, but it certainly will ...