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A Dangerous Game

By Malorie Blackman
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In A Dangerous Game by Malorie Blackman, readers are introduced to the adventurous tale of a young protagonist who stumbles upon a mysterious game. As the game unfolds, they are drawn into a world filled with challenges, secrets, and unexpected twists. This captivating story tackles themes of bravery and friendship, keeping readers engaged without revealing too much before the book's surprises are unveiled.
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A Dangerous Game

An exciting school trip goes horribly wrong in this thrilling adventure from master storyteller Malorie Blackman

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An exciting school trip goes horribly wrong in this gripping tale from master storyteller Malorie Blackman.

Although Sam has a long-term illness, all he wants is the chance to lead a normal life. So he is thrilled when he finally gets his mum and dad to let him go on the school trip to the Scottish Highlands.

Sam's desperate for an adventure and wants to prove to everyone that he's just as strong as his friends. But when some of the boys from his class take a reckless risk in order to win a challenge, the trip turns out to be more dangerous than Sam could have imagined.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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A Dangerous Game by Malorie Blackman is praised as a thrilling and fast-paced adventure that keeps readers engaged with its sense of peril. Reviewers highlight how it vividly captures the protagonist Sam's challenges, particularly in dealing with bullies and his own illness, offering insights into his perspective as he strives for a normal life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781128237

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mike Lowery
  • Illustrated by Mike Lowery

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 120

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Malorie Blackman Young Adult

About the Author

Malorie Blackman is a highly-respected children’s author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. Among her many other successful novels for children are Hacker and Dangerous Reality. Mike Lowery has written and illustrated numerous children's books, including RANDOM ILLUSTRATED FACTS (author/illustrator) the DOODLE ADVENTURES series (author/illustrator), the Ken Jennings' Junior Genius Guide series, WHAT CAN A CRANE PICK UP? by Rebecca Kai Dotlich, and SIMPLE MACHINES by D.J. Ward. A professor illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design, he lives in Atlanta, Georgia. You can visit him online at www.mikelowery.com.

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