For ages 8-12. In 'The Millennium Spies', despite homework and Nan's bacon rolls, Alice and Robert find themselves propelled into another thrilling quest when a visit from a dead king in Essex awakens an ancient prophesy. Only Robert and Alice have the power to grant the true king the throne, but kidnapping Vikings and treacherous Saxons will try to stop them. In the race towards the Battle of Hastings, the two young adventurers will need sports cars, text messaging and the help of Lady Godiva. Spies are everywhere. Says Louise Dale: "When my daughter complained that she'd rather watch TV as there was nothing good to read, I asked her what sort of thing would grab her attention. She wanted adventure, gadgets, history, good food and no boring bits... Enid Blyton mixed with 007. That's what I write."