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Word Hunters: Top Secret Files
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling adventures filled with puzzles, mystery, and history. With its engaging storyline and captivating twists, it's perfect for young readers eager to embark on an exciting journey through time and language.
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Lexi, Al, Mursili, Will and Caractacus are back! This exciting book from the successful team behind the Word Hunters trilogy is packed with never-seen-before word hunter history - with new characters, new word quests, new adventures and all the behind-the-scenes information you have ever wanted to know about the words that make up the language we speak. Bonus- Book includes 'top secret' content accessed via the Layar app!
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Word Hunters: Top Secret Files by Nick Earls has received praise for engaging young readers with its adventurous plot and clever use of language. Reviewers have highlighted the book's capacity to make learning fun through its intriguing storylines and memorable characters. It is appreciated for its ability to capture the imaginations of children while seamlessly integrating educational elements.
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ISBN: 9780702254024
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 November 2016
Country: Australia
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Edition: 4th edition
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Terry Whidborne
- Illustrated by Terry Whidborne
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 174g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Nick Earls (Author) is the author of twenty books, including the bestselling novels Zigzag Street, Bachelor Kisses, Perfect Skin and World of Chickens. His work has been published internationally in English and in translation, and has won awards in the UK and Australia. Five of his novels have been adapted into plays and two into feature films. He was the founding chair of the Australian arm of the international aid agency War Child and is now a War Child ambassador. Terry Whidborne (Illustrator) is an award-winning advertising art director, who now focuses his time on illustration, animation and stories. He kickstarted his book illustrations with the Word Hunter series, authored by Nick Earls. Terry now has a novella, children's television series and film in the works. He is also behind a global multi-platform writing project, backed by Screen Australia and the Canadian Media Fund, which will be released late 2016. www.the7thworld.com
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