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The Billionaire's Curse

The Billionaire Series Book 1
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The Billionaire’s Curse by Richard Newsome is an intriguing adventure about a young boy named Gerald, who inherits a vast fortune after the mysterious death of his aunt. He travels to London, where he becomes entangled in a thrilling mystery involving stolen artefacts, secret societies, and dangerous enemies. As Gerald unravels the secrets surrounding his inheritance, he discovers more about bravery, friendship, and his family's legacy.
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You might enjoy this adventurous children's book if you're keen on thrilling mysteries with a blend of humour and excitement. It follows a young protagonist unexpectedly thrust into a mystery involving a vast fortune, mysterious artefacts, and sinister plots, perfect for young readers with a taste for intrigue and adventure.

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The Billionaire's Curse

Gerald's life is in danger. Someone has stolen the world's most valuable diamond and a constable lies unconscious in the British Museum, two sedative darts protruding from his backside. Not something Gerald Wilkins knows or cares anything about.

* Giveaways in select children's magazines such DMag and K-Zone * Significant marketing budget for advertising in YA literary magazines, including the front cover of Junior Bookseller & Publisher magazine * Online advertising on bookseller websites * Featured in the Text newsletters and on the Text website * Special newsletter mail out to YA subscribers * Posters available for schools and bookshops * Author to attend a major writers' festival in 2012

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Gerald's life is in danger. Someone has stolen the world's most valuable diamond and a constable lies unconscious in the British Museum, two sedative darts protruding from his backside. Not something Gerald Wilkins knows or cares anything about.

Not until he finds himself on a private luxury jet heading for London to attend the funeral of a great aunt he has never met. Not until he inherits her estate, worth twenty billion pounds. Not until he opens a bundle of envelopes from his dead great-aunt.

Was she murdered? Who stole the diamond? And what is the mysterious casket that everyone seems to be looking for?

With the help of the Valentine twins, the rat-fearing Sam and the gymnastic champ Ruby, Gerald's got a mystery to solve. A mystery that will take them into secret passageways, a musty bookshop, an ancient crypt, a ruined tower, and a colossal cavern where the secret of a priceless treasure lies protected by deadly booby traps.

The Billionaire's Curse is an irresistible adventure story with an array of curious characters, ancient folklore, and a whodunnit. Young and not-so-young adults, get ready to stay up late.

Series: The Billionaire Series

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The Billionaire's Curse by Richard Newsome is celebrated for its engaging mystery that captivates readers with suspense and thrilling twists. Young readers praise it as an enthralling mix of action and mystery, reminiscent of a blend between a crime novel and Indiana Jones. Reviews highlight its gripping narrative filled with secret passageways, booby traps, and a spirit of youthful adventure, making it a compelling read that leaves audiences eager for more.

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ISBN: 9781921922756

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 July 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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