{"title":"Philip Blake","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip Blake crafts engaging stories for young readers that blend humour and adventure with a sporty spirit. His books often capture the thrill of close encounters and the unexpected moments that make sports exciting and memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of action-packed tales, Blake’s writing sparks enthusiasm and celebrates the passion and challenges of sporting life. His works invite readers to experience the joy of play and the excitement of competition through lively, relatable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"that-was-close-by-philip-blake-9781761639654","title":"That Was Close!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfect book for motor enthusiasts, thrill seekers and anyone who loves a good yarn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFear and I started our long relationship at a very early age, and every time we met, I think we worked together to thicken my skin a little.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a veteran of the famous (some would say infamous) Targa Tasmania Rally, Philip Blake has had plenty of brushes with death, but even the bravest and most foolhardy of rev-heads would be shocked by his record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, Philip Blake should not be alive. He has fallen off a mountain, been blown out of bed by a bomb and had far too many close shaves on the road – and that’s before you even get to Targa Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this wickedly funny book, this master storyteller races through a life overflowing with thrills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642163544300,"sku":"9781761639654","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761639654-that-was-close.jpg?v=1779143184"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/philip-blake.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}