Traitor in the Tower: Introducing John Bunyan

Trailblazer Books (Chronological) #5

by Dave Jackson, Neta Jackson

TRAITOR IN THE TOWER, Introducing John Bunyan -- Twelve-year-old Richard Winslow learns firsthand just how dangerous London of 1660 can be when his father is arrested for treason and imprisoned in the Tower of London. Worried about the rest of the family's safety, Richard's mother and sisters escape to Scotland, but young Richard decides to stay behind. What if his father needs him? Remaining in London is too risky, so Richard sets off for the nearby town of Bedford, where his uncle is the jailkeeper. While working for his uncle in the jail, Richard makes an unexpected friend-a prisoner named John Bunyan. Bunyan never misses a chance to preach the Gospel, even though it could result in death at the stake. Richard wants to help this brave man but is afraid of what might happen to him-and his father-if he does. Will Richard betray John Bunyan to get his father out of prison? Richard wants his father's freedom, but is he willing to pay the terrible price?

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Christian Fiction, Historical, Childrens, Juvenile

144 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1997

About the author

Dave and Neta Jackson are a full-time husband/wife writing team who have authored and co-authored many books on marriage and family, the church, relationships, and other subjects. Their books for children include the TRAILBLAZER series and Hero Tales, volumes I,II, III, and IV. The Jacksons make their home in Evanston, Illinois.

Reviews

[Joanna Jennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

We really enjoyed this read aloud! T is a big fan of Pilgrim’s Progress, so this was a fun listen for him. The fictional story about Richard was a good history introduction to Oliver Cromwell.

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was quite good for Christian historical fiction. The story is reasonably realistic and complex, for a children's book, and gives a good feel for the times John Bunyan lived in. My only complaint was that Bunyan's stories sometimes related to the plot, but sometimes they seemed out of left field and didn't relate to what was going on. Otherwise I liked the book.

[Becky Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like to read this series to the kids for a taste of church history in school. You can read them in a day (if you want your throat to hurt a little at the end hahaha) And they are fairly accurate with the facts and tell you up front what they've changed. The last chapter gives the historical facts in a drier manner, but the kids still listen and learn a lot from it.

[Grace Lynch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Assigned to read this whole series in middle school, and I learned a lot. Great educational read!

[Cheryl Neer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Trailblazer book for children 8-12 with John Bunyan and Oliver Cromwell connections.

[Spenser White · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think that this is a good introduction to the Pilgrim's Progress.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

See the first book in the series (Spy for the Night Riders) for a full review.

[Stephen Gledhill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story interesting and encouraging