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Dragonracers

By Peter Bunzl
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Dragonracers by Peter Bunzl is an exciting adventure set in a magical world where racing majestic dragons is the ultimate thrill. The story follows young adventurers who compete in dragon races, navigating challenges and rivalries while uncovering hidden truths. With themes of friendship, bravery, and discovery, it's a captivating tale for children's book lovers.
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You might enjoy this thrilling children's adventure if you're captivated by fantastical worlds and high-speed races. Set in a vibrant universe with dragons and daring challenges, the story offers excitement and imagination that will keep young readers hooked. Perfect for those who love tales of bravery, friendship, and exhilarating competitions.

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Dragonracers

The discovery of a dragon egg could mean a ticket to the skies for aspiring aeronautsKitty and Harris in this page-turning adventure from award-winning author Peter Bunzl.

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The discovery of a dragon egg could mean a ticket to the skies for aspiring aeronauts Kitty and Harris in this page-turning adventure, inspired by a real historical event.


Twins Kitty and Harris Hawk have grown up at the airfield where their father works as an engineer. Kitty in particular is obsessed with the idea of becoming an aeronaut but her father thinks children should stay firmly on the ground.

When the twins discover a strange and unusually large egg from which a dragon hatches, little do they imagine that this is the first step on a journey that will see them taking to the skies and competing in the first long-distance air race. Can they win the huge prize that’s at stake and will their daring adventure lead their father to change his mind about Kitty’s future?

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

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Dragonracers by Peter Bunzl is praised for blending fantasy with historical elements, specifically focusing on the 1910 London to Manchester Air Race. Reviews highlight the book's positivity and warmth, especially through themes of sibling companionship. It creatively combines nostalgia with magical elements, making it both informative and engaging, while also being edited for dyslexia-friendliness. The suspenseful, fantasy-laden adventure, complete with a daring cast and a magnificent dragon, offers a thrilling reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800901780

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lia Visirin
  • Illustrated by Lia Visirin

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 112

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Peter Bunzl Young Adult

About the Author

Peter grew up in South London in a rambling Victorian house with three cats, two dogs, one sister, an antique-dealer dad and an artist mum. He is a BAFTA-winning animator, as well as a writer and film-maker. Like Lily and Robert, he loves adventures and reading penny dreadfuls, but wishes dearly that he had a mechanical fox called Malkin. Shadowsea is his fourth novel. 

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