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Synopsis
"Rebellious teen Jemima Mallard has done the unthinkable. She's joined the Youth Police Department (YPD). Is she serious, or is she spying for the criminal Father Thames? Fellow YPD officer Nick Mallard isn't sure. Before he can test her loyalty, the two must go to war. Their city is under attack. From the Thames Barrier Reef to the Sink estates, strange ships have breached the defenses. London hasn't seen anything like these raiders - adults and kids sailing and working together. But orders are orders, Jem must find find a way to stop them"--
Is Father Thames appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book contains action violence including war scenes and raids, with characters facing danger from attacking ships. The story explores themes of loyalty, rebellion, and moral ambiguity with a protagonist who may be spying on authorities.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and war.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the fast-paced adventure of siblings caught between loyalty to the law and loyalty to family in a flooded, futuristic London under siege.