Hide and Seek

a Bletchley Park mystery

by Rhian Tracey

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Pub Date 29 Feb 2024 | Archive Date 28 Feb 2024

Bonnier Books UK | Piccadilly Press

Children's Fiction | Historical Fiction | Middle Grade

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Description

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.

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...

A Note From the Publisher

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 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...

Advance Praise

PRAISE FOR I, SPY: A BLETCHLEY PARK MYSTERY

'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!' ~ Emma Carroll

'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.' ~ Eloise Williams, author of Honesty and Lies

'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.' ~ Emily Bearn, The Oldie

'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.' ~ Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Silver Road

'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.' ~ Sufiya Ahmed, author of Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy

'An exciting, intrigue-filled tale of a race against time by three brave children and their feathered friends to solve a traitorous plot at the heart of wartime Britain's most secret and vital code-breaking operation. And a reveal which was completely unexpected too!' ~ Ally Sherrick, author of Black Powder

'If you know any children who love reading stories set during World War II then this mystery from Rhian Tracey could be right up their street. As well as being full of twists and turns, the novel is educational, introducing children to issues such as evacuation and the use of carrier pigeons in intelligence gathering.' ~ Jane Kirby, The Yorkshire Post

'Full of atmosphere and intriguing details, it's a great read for anyone who loves exciting historical adventures.' ~ Week Junior

PRAISE FOR I, SPY: A BLETCHLEY PARK MYSTERY

'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...