Do You Dare? Bushranger's Boys 1841

Name: Do You Dare? Bushranger's Boys 1841
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143307563
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Alison Lloyd

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Do You Dare? Bushranger's Boys 1841 by Alison Lloyd is an engaging children's adventure set in the Australian bush during 1841. The story follows two daring boys who find themselves entangled with a notorious bushranger. Amidst perilous challenges, they discover courage and friendship, exploring themes of bravery and resilience in a historical setting.
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Do you dare... Confront a bully? Steal to protect someone? Hide a bushranger? It's an adventure in history. Do You Dare?

Exciting, action-packed adventures in Australian history for boys aged 8 to 12.

Description

Do You Dare? Bushranger's Boys 1841 is an adventure in history that asks challenging questions such as: Do you dare to confront a bully? Steal to protect someone? Hide a bushranger?

Each question leads to thrilling scenarios that will test your bravery and decision-making skills. With every choice, the reader navigates the dilemmas of the past in a gripping narrative that blends history with adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143307563

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 192

Collections

Alison Lloyd Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

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Alison Lloyd is the author of Year of the Tiger, its sequel Battle of the Jade Horse, as well as Wicked Warriors and Evil Emperors and the Letty books in the Australian Girl series.

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