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House Of Puzzles, The: Billionaire Book V
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See moreIn The House of Puzzles, the fifth book of the Billionaire series, Gerald, Ruby Sam and Felicity face their greatest challenge yet.
* Widespread review coverage in newspapers such as the Herald Sun, Courier-Mail, Sun Herald, West Australian, The Press, and NZ Herald * Review coverage assured in magazines such as K-Zone and DMag * Reviews in young adult/education magazines such as Junior Bookseller & Publisher, Magpies, and Viewpoint * Online review coverage through sites such as Reading Time, Gobblefunked and Kids Book Review * Advertisements in young adult/education publications such as Viewpoint, Magpies, Reading Time * Promotions, including competitions, at education conferences like AATE and VATE * Banner advertising on bookseller websites * Online promotions and giveaways on kids websites such as K-Zone and DMag * Teaching notes tailored to the Australian Curriculum available for download at textpublishing.com.au/resources * Promotions through Text's education newsletter, including the chance to win one of five series packs
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A mysterious coded message. A search for a fabled perpetual motion machine. A horse ride from hell. And a night in the exclusive Billionaire's Club House of Puzzles. If Gerald thought his term in a Scottish Highlands school camp was going to be all snow-covered heather and tartan rugs, he couldn't have been more wrong.
With Professor McElderry in the clutches of Gerald's nemesis, Sir Mason Green, and a seemingly impossible task required to save his life, the stakes are high and the heat is on.
House Of Puzzles, The: Billionaire Book V by Richard Newsome is a thrilling instalment that takes readers on a gripping adventure where danger lurks at every corner, testing Gerald's courage and ingenuity.
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The book is praised for its thrilling blend of adventure and mystery reminiscent of Tintin and James Bond, featuring secret passageways, booby traps, and fast-paced chases. It’s highlighted as a fun and humourous read with engaging characters and plot twists, appealing to both young readers and those young at heart. Reviewers appreciate its slapstick humour, verbal wit, and the way it keeps readers eagerly anticipating the next instalment in the series.
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ISBN: 9781922147301
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 August 2014
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 246g
Pages: 314
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