A gripping account of London's Great Fire 1666. A companion to At the Sign of the Sugared Plum.

Only one year after the city experienced such terrible losses during the Plague, London is recovering and Hannah convinces her parents that with her younger sister Anne's help, she can return to the city and manage their sweetmeats shop on her own. The girls are thrilled to be back in London and Hannah even finds her old beau, Tom, alive and well and working for a magician. But her newfound happiness is short-lived as fires begin to spring up around the city and quickly move closer to their shop. Finally, Hannah and Anne are forced to abandon their home to save their shop. When the fires have abated, the girls return to find their shop in ruins. They also find Tom, beaten and injured after being chased by a mob that blamed the magician for starting the fire. Despite their losses, Hannah is sure that one day she will rebuild her shop and once again trade under the sign of the sugared plum.
Recognition
· A Book Sense Children's Pick · A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age · A PSLA Young Adult Top 40 (or so) fiction title 2004
Reviews
"Hooper weaves an engrossing, fast-paced tale steeped in historical detail . . . This is exemplary historical fiction, skillfully combining reality and imagination. Quotes from Samuel Pepys's diary introduce each chapter, giving an even greater tone of authenticity." School Library Journal
"Hooper laces her tale with vivid historical and physical detail. . . . An exciting tale . . . [with] a roaring climax . . . enriched by a clear picture of life in Restoration London." Kirkus Reviews
"A gripping story, filled with the sights and smells of 17th century England." --Travel for Kids "Very well written and historically accurate--with engaging characters and a touch of romance--this is thoroughly enjoyable!"--Katherine Osborne, Books, Etc.,
"Hooper does a masterful job of portraying lively, realistic characters while also making history interesting and acc