A Slip in Time

Victorian Britain is a key curriculum topic at KS2. Historical fiction perfect for cross-curricular teaching. Established, prize-winning author.

Jack Farthing has just nipped out to his grandad's local supermarket in central London when he is accosted by a young roadsweeper in the fog. Jack is quickly drawn into the dangerous world of Victorian street urchins. He even gets to meet a certain Dr Watson...A Slip in Time is the story of an ordinary boy who gets mixed up in some extraordinary events. When Jack sets out to the shops, he finds that he has somehow stepped into the streets of Victorian London. With every person that he meets, the story gets stranger. Flashbacks are dramatic stories set during key moments in history. Strong characters and thrilling plots bring the past to life.