The famous writer Christopher Marlowe does secret work as the Queen's spy in The Hidden Message. But when the young actor Jasper Kyd decides to take revenge against his boss, William Shakespeare, things get complicated and dangerous... TreeTops Graphic Novels bring historical periods to life. These 24 action-packed graphic novels combine fiction and non-fiction texts in the one theme - from Vikings to gladiators and pirates to code-breakers.Non-fiction pages throughout give context and add depth to the stories to support comprehensionA different kind of reading challenge to engage your readers, especially the boys. Short captions of text, closely linked to the pictures, are perfect for second-language learnersIncredible stories are woven around amazing characters and events, exciting themes and stunning artwork to engage both independent and reluctant readersCross-curricular topics in history and geography stimulate discussion and inspire creative writing.