The Ravenmaster's Secret by Elvira Woodruff

   Eleven-year-old Forrest Harper lives with his family at the Tower of London, where he helps his father tend the ravens and guard the prisoners. When vicious Scottish Rebels are captured, Forrest can't wait to stand guard-this is his chance toprove his courage and loyalty. But the Harper's prisoner turns out to be Maddy, a Scottish Rebel's daughter. Even though it's the last thing Forrest wants to happen, he and Maddy become friends. When she is slated for execution, Forrest is faced with a horrifying choice. He can allow his innocent friend to be killed . . . or commit treason by helping her escape.