The LGS book is The 39 Steps by John Buchan.

Set in 1914, this exciting thriller follows the adventures of Richard Hannay as he is chased by both the police and German spies from London to Scotland!!  He becomes involved in intrigue and murder in his attempt to avert a war in Europe.

For information on John Buchan see http://johnbuchansociety.co.uk/

Follow the link (www.mi5.gov.uk) MI5 in World War 1 for information about real-life German spies.

Follow this link to hear the interview about the 39 Steps recorded when Radio Leicester came to school for the day in June.