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Word Hunters: Top Secret Files

By Nick Earls
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In Word Hunters: Top Secret Files by Nick Earls, young readers embark on a thrilling adventure with twins Lexi and Al as they unlock the mysteries of words. The book blends history and language exploration, leading the siblings on a quest filled with puzzles and discoveries. It's a fun, educational journey that captivates with its creativity and love for words.
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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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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Nick Earls Penguin Books Young Adult

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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