Twelve-year-old Victor and his fellow beggars may be worth more dead than alive. It is 1830s London, and a booming underground trade has emerged-in bodies. "Resurrection men" rob graves and supply doctors with fresh corpses for medical research, no questions asked. Lately, however, Victor's friends- still very much alive-have been disappearing from the streets. Victor must find out what's going on before it's too late.
Filled with stimulating nonfiction and can't-put-it-down fiction, this category is perfect for bridging the gap between young adult and adult reading. Take note: these 14 selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.