Title: The deadly fire
Description: An unknown arsonist burns down the Ragged School, killing the teacher, Mr James Elmore, who taught street children like Alfie to read. The police write the case off as an accident, but Alfie and his gang suspect foul play, and are determined to find the truth. Suggested level: primary, intemediate.
Subjects: Juvenile fiction, History, Police, Fiction
Places: England, London, London (England)
Time periods: 1800-1950