Robbers on the Road

Critical acclaim for Melvin Burgess: 'A writer of the highest quality with exceptional powers of insight' - The Times. 'In (Burgess's) hands, history comes alive' - Guardian; 'Burgess is always a stimulating writer, easy to read while leaving plenty to think about afterwards' - Rough Guide to Children's Books. The Flashbacks series has been widely acclaimed: 'told from the perspective of a child whose situation elicits genuine interest and concern ... full of excitement ... a wealth of historical evidence is integrated in the narratives' - The Times Educational Supplement 'The Flashback series fleshes out the bare bones of history with stories giving an authentic sense of the period' - Guardian With strong male characters, the Flashbacks have huge boy appeal: even the most reluctant readers will relish these short, action-packed novels. The books firmly support the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2.

Narrated from two very different perspectives, this is the tale of two boys' efforts to become highwaymen to fool their school teacher. Further danger lies in store when they realize that they've strayed onto another robber's patch. The story examines a fast-changing period of history.An exciting tale, narrated from two very different perspectives, about two boys' efforts to become highwaymen to fool their school teacher. Further danger lies in store when they realize that they've strayed on to another robber's patch...By turns funny and thrilling - with an brilliant twist in the tale - this has all the hallmarks of a classic Melvin Burgess story. In addition, it's a story that explores a fast-changing period of history, and brings it vividly to life. As Melvin Burgess notes, 'Tensions between Britain and Spain were high, political talk was all of spies and treachery and war. Religion was a big issue - you could be imprisoned or worse for following the wrong faith.'