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The Secret Of The Lonely Isles

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The Secret Of The Lonely Isles by Joanne Van Os is an engaging adventure that follows a young protagonist on a quest filled with mystery and discovery. Set in the picturesque yet mysterious Lonely Isles, the story unfolds as the protagonist seeks to uncover hidden secrets, facing challenges and forming unexpected friendships along the way. This children's book captivates with its blend of adventure, intrigue, and the enduring values of perseverance and courage.
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The Secret Of The Lonely Isles

Jem's world has been turned upside down by a family crisis, and then it gets worse. Just when it all seems too hard, along comes Ella, Jem's great-aunt, who's also a solo round-the-world sailor. She decides that what Jem, his sister Maddy and brother Tyler need is a sea change. But is seasickness the only thing that Jem adds to his list of woes?

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
Jem's world has been turned upside down by a family crisis, and then it gets worse. Just when it all seems too hard, along comes Ella, Jem's great-aunt, who's also a solo round-the-world sailor. She decides that what Jem, his sister Maddy and brother Tyler need is a sea change. But is seasickness the only thing that Jem adds to his list of woes? What's the mystery that Ella is chasing? Why does Jem keep having strange and troubling dreams, and what could they mean? And who is stalking them all?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741662528

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Joanne van Os was born in 1955, and grew up in Melbourne. Her first book, OUTBACK HEART, is a best-selling memoir about life with her first husband, the 'Real Crocodile Dundee' Rod Ansell, mustering wild cattle and buffalo and living a 19th century lifestyle in remote parts of the Northern Territory, and his tragic end in 1999. She followed this book with three children's novels, all set in the far north of Australia and written for the 10 - 14 age group. She lives with her husband Lex Silvester on a yacht in Darwin, NT, and continues to write. Her most recent novel, THE SECRET OF THE LONELY ISLES, was published in February 2011.

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