The Thief, the Fool, and the Big Fat King (Read-It! Chapter Books: Historical Tales)

A family of street performers wins a pile of gold when they are summoned to perform for King Henry VIII, but just as quickly they lose it again to save themselves from being hanged. Every Day, Hapless Hopefuls - Or 'coneys', As The Locals Call Them - Come To Dirty And Dangerous London Town, Trying To Seek Their Fortunes. Who Is Waiting For Them? Tricksters And Conmen, That's Who - Like Young Eleanor's Family. Eleanor Becomes Troubled By Her Family's Cunning And Foils Their Plans To Catch A Coney. Meanwhile, Fearsome King Henry Viii Has Some Rather Cruel Ideas Of Justice ... For Everyone. Don't Miss Www.teary-deary.com - The Author's Own Fantastic Website, With Detailed Information About All Our Books, Plus Others, About Terry As A Writer, As Well As Extracts, Quizzes, Games And Activities.