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Word Hunters: The Lost Hunters

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Word Hunters: The Lost Hunters by Nick Earls is a thrilling adventure that follows siblings Lexi and Al as they delve into the mysteries of language and time. Transported across history, they embark on a quest to trace their family's secretive past. Together, they must solve puzzles and overcome challenges, uncovering the rich tapestry of words while encountering various historical figures.
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You might enjoy this thrilling children's adventure if you love stories about time travel and word origins. With its engaging characters and clever plot, this book combines history and fantasy, making learning fun and exciting. Young readers who appreciate a blend of mystery and discovery are likely to be captivated by this intriguing tale.

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Word Hunters: The Lost Hunters

In their previous adventure, Lexi and Al thought they had seen it all, but nothing could prepare them for the realisation that their missing grandfather is a word hunter too and has been lost in the past. Only Lexi and Al can save him. But how do you find someone in 3000 years of history?

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In their previous adventure, Lexi and Al thought they had seen it all - time travel, epic battles, ancient cities on the point of collapse, the invention of the telephone and ...vomiting rats. But nothing could prepare them for the realisation that their missing grandfather is a word hunter too and has been lost in the past. Only Lexi and Al can save him. But how do you find someone in 3000 years of history? With more battles, more action and more words, these hunters are discovering history like never before, as they search for their grandfather - the lost hunter.

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Word Hunters: The Lost Hunters by Nick Earls is praised for its engaging storyline and strong character development. The book captivates young readers with its imaginative plot and intriguing adventures. It is often commended for sparking an interest in language and words, making it a commendable choice for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702249587

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Terry Whidborne
  • Illustrated by Terry Whidborne

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Nick Earls is the author of novels including The Fix, Zigzag Street, Bachelor Kisses, The True Story of Butterfish and Perfect Skin and the collection of short stories Welcome to Normal. His work has been published internationally in English and in translation. Zigzag Street won a Betty Trask Award in the UK in 1998, and Perfect Skin was the only novel nominated for an Australian Comedy Award in 2003. 48 Shades of Brown was awarded Book of the Year (older readers) by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2000, and in the US it was a Kirkus Reviews selection in its books of the year for 2004. 48 Shades of Brown and Perfect Skin have been adapted into feature films, with Solo un Padre, the film adapted from the Italian edition of Perfect Skin, a top-ten box office hit in Italy in 2008. After January, 48 Shades of Brown, Zigzag Street and Perfect Skin have all been successfully adapted for theatre, and the Zigzag Street play toured nationally in 2005. The True Story of Butterfish was also performed as a play. He recently published a collection of stories Welcome to Normal and a novel Analogue Men.

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