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200 Minutes of Danger

By Jack Heath
Series: Minutes of Danger
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200 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath is a children's book brimming with suspenseful action. It contains ten thrilling stories, each lasting 20 minutes, where young protagonists face dire and life-threatening situations. Packed with tension and excitement, these stories challenge the characters' courage and resourcefulness in high-stake scenarios.
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You might enjoy this thrilling collection of short stories if you love fast-paced adventures and suspense. Each story immerses you in a gripping scenario where characters must think quickly to overcome life-threatening challenges. Perfect for young readers who enjoy edge-of-your-seat excitement and imaginative problem-solving.

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10 STORIES 10 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 10 BRAVE KIDS 20 MINUTES TO ESCAPE... Quinn gets thrown overboard into an icy ocean. Can he outwit the circling shark? Ashling is watching a history-making science experiment—but it's about to go horribly wrong... Oscar hides from two secret agents while something much more dangerous hunts all three of them!

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10 STORIES

10 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS

10 BRAVE KIDS

20 MINUTES TO ESCAPE...

200 Minutes of Danger features ten thrilling stories, each packed with nail-biting suspense and action. Dive into scenarios where young heroes must use their wits and courage to survive life-threatening challenges.

Quinn gets thrown overboard into an icy ocean. Can he outwit the circling shark?

Ashling is watching a history-making science experiment—but it's about to go horribly wrong...

Oscar hides from two secret agents while something much more dangerous hunts all three of them!

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    10 STORIES 10 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 10 BRAVE KIDS 20 MINUTES TO ESCAPE... 200 Minutes of Danger features ten thrilling stories, each packed with nail-biting suspense and action. Dive into scenarios where young heroes must use their wits and courage to survive life-threatening challenges. Quinn gets thrown overboard into an icy ocean. Can he outwit the circling shark? Ashling is watching...
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    500 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath presents ten thrilling stories featuring ten courageous kids facing dangerous situations. Each story is a race against the clock with only 50 minutes to make their escape. Bobby wakes up in a dark, cold, and confined space. Has he been buried alive, or is something else at play? Ella finds herself trapped in...
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    1000 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath is an exhilarating collection featuring thirty deadly dangers to escape in one epic volume. The countdown is ticking… Liliana is trapped in a burning building with no way out. Zak is stuck in a shipping container that is slowly sinking. Bea accidentally stumbles across a nest of monsters. Read thirty dangerous stories of...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760660857

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 144

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