Synopses & Reviews
Sir Francis Walsingham, Englands spymaster general, has eyes and ears all over the world. His secret service protects Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth—and ensures the might of all of England. Now he has a new recruit. Fourteen-year-old Nathan Fox is an actor in the same company as young Will Shakespeare. His life in the theatre has taught him a thing or two about disguises and deception. But nothing can prepare Nathan for the shadowy world hes about to enter now.
Nathan is trained in swordplay and streetfighting, codebreaking and escapes. Then hes paired with fearless spy John Pearce for his first mission: a journey to Venice to forge an alliance against the powerful King of Spain.
Posing as master and servant, Nathan and Pearce move smoothly through Venetian society . . . until they cross paths with the great General Othello. Soon they become entangled in his tragic love affair with a young noblewoman, Desdemona.
Nathans new life holds more action and more drama than he ever saw on a stage. But will he ever survive to tell Will Shakespeare this tale?
Review
Praise for
Nathan Fox: Dangerous Times: “Through the interplay of the characters, readers are treated to a rich telling of the story of Othello. The author masterfully creates and sustains a mood of suspense and intrigue through the use of action and dialogue and builds strong characters...Brittney also brings to the surface relevant issues of gang violence, religious persecution, and discrimination. As the subtitle foretells, this is Nathan Foxs first mission, so readers can look forward to further adventures.”—
School Library Journal "Overall this proto-swashbuckling, Elizabethan espionage take bodes well for more Nathan Fox adventures"—
Booklist The United Kingdom Praises
Nathan Fox: Dangerous Times: “. . .a rather spiffing re-telling of Shakespeares play, as seen through the eyes of an eager young boy. What a brilliant idea! The book rattles along at a smart and tidy pace but it isnt an inyerface and relentlessly high-octane read. Its more interesting than that . . . everythings perfectly pitched.”—Jill Murphy,
The Book Bag“. . . youll be compelled to read it virtually in one sitting. A dangerously good book—do read it.”—Lovereading4kids.co.uk
“This whirlwind adventure grabs you from the start and doesnt let go.”—Tina Everitt, Waterstones staff review
A “Boys into Books” title in the UK
Synopsis
A secret agent with a very cool day job (hes an actor in the same theater company as William Shakespeare) faces danger and intrigue in this action-adventure.
About the Author
L.Brittney is a former drama and theatre teacher. She has also taught Creative Writing at the University of Kent. The Nathan Fox books combine her love for both history and theatre. She lives in Axminster, Devon, where she is now a full-time writer. This is her first novel for children, (published January 2007 by Macmillan Childrens Books). To explore the world of Nathan Fox, visit www.nathanfox-dangeroustimes.co.uk