The Poison Plot

Sword Girl #2

by Frances Watts, Gregory Rogers (Illustrator)

While on an errand to the smith in the town, Tommy overhears a plot to poison Sir Walter during a banquet and make it look like the work of a neighbouring nobleman. Tommy must foil the plot or Flamant Castle will be at war.

Introducing a feisty new character for girls (and their parents and teachers) who love adventure and want an alternative to 'pink' books.

Genres: Childrens

108 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

Frances Watts was born in Switzerland and grew up in Australia. She has published 20 books for children, including picture books and books for younger readers, including Goodnight Mice!, the winner of the 2012 Prime Minister’s Award for Children’s Fiction, and 2008 Children’s Book Council of Australia award-winner Parsley Rabbit’s Book about Books. Her latest book, The Raven’s Wing, is her first novel for young adults. Frances lives in Sydney and divides her time between writing and editing.

Reviews

[Amina (ⴰⵎⵉⵏⴰ) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again with Tommy! this time she's at the right place at the right time! While in town, she hears someone plotting to poison Sir Walter so that the blame would fall on his guest and this will lead to a war. Tommy proves her bravery and with the help of her friends, she saves the day!

[Ruby Ridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continues in the same high standard as the first book. Great series for young readers this will encourage them to embark on a lifetime of reading

[Mella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well I enjoyed this more than the first one - but then I adjusted my expectations for a picture book. Plus the plot was a little more involved. Great series for young children (Kinder to Prep aged) with pretty pictures and simple plots.


3 stars from me. 4 stars for the target audience.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Flamant Castle is preparing for a great banquet. Tommy the sword girl, has no time for the feasting. She has to sharpen and prepare swords for the knights, as they will soon depart to patrol the borderlands of a sworn enemy. While on errand for the blacksmith, Tommy overhears two enemies of the castle plotting to poison Sir Walter. But with the knights off on patrol, it is up to Tommy to find a way to foil the plot, expose the enemy, and stop a war.
The Poison Plot is the second tale in the Sword Girl series. This short title is full of adventure and intriguing characters. Swords that have taken on the personalities of their previous owners advise Tommy, as does the moat’s crocodile and the castle cat. Tommy herself was once a scullery maid, but now is Keeper of the Blades and dreams of someday being a knight. A fun read and a good title for readers that have transitioned to chapter books.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the series. I read this aloud to my 4 year old daughter and 6 year old son as a bedtime story over two nights. My son corrects me if I accidently say crocodile "He's a crocodiddle Mum". My son also loved to check with me "does droppings mean poo?" - yes it does. Another great fantasy adventure with a strong female character.

[Mrs Child · Rating 3 out of 5]

Second in the series of Tommy's adventures at Flamant Castle.