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Geoffrey Trease

Cue for Treason

Geoffrey TreaseFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1940

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Geoffrey Trease

Cue for Treason

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1940
Book Details
Pages

367

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Elizabethan Era

Publication Year

1940

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Cue for Treason by Geoffrey Trease is a children's historical novel set in Elizabethan England. It follows Peter, who runs away from his home and becomes a boy-actor traveling to London with another runaway named Kit. Together, they uncover a plot against Queen Elizabeth I, leading them on thrilling adventures across the country. The novel addresses themes of social inequality and historical power structures.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Exciting

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,402 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Cue for Treason by Geoffrey Trease captivates readers with its engaging characters and historical accuracy, providing a thrilling adventure set in Elizabethan England. Critics praise its educational value and dynamic storytelling but note a few dated elements and slower-paced sections. Overall, it's a commendable classic that continues to resonate with young readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cue for Treason?

Readers who enjoy historical adventures like My Brother Sam Is Dead or The Shakespeare Stealer will find Cue for Treason by Geoffrey Trease captivating. It appeals to middle-grade to young adult fans of action-packed plots, Elizabethan England settings, and rich character development.

4.1

2,402 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

367

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Elizabethan Era

Publication Year

1940

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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