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500 Minutes of Danger

By Jack Heath
Series: Minutes of Danger
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500 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath plunges readers into ten pulse-pounding stories where each character faces a life-threatening situation with only 50 minutes to find a way out. With each tale woven into a broader narrative, the book challenges young readers to solve the puzzles and find connections, all while keeping them on the edge of their seats.
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You might enjoy this thrilling collection of short stories if you relish heart-stopping tales filled with tension and unexpected twists. Each story presents a unique challenge, drawing young readers into fast-paced adventures that test the courage and wit of their characters. Perfect for kids who love gripping mysteries and short, bite-sized narratives.

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500 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath presents ten thrilling stories featuring ten courageous kids facing dangerous situations. Each story is a race against the clock with only 50 minutes to make their escape.

Bobby wakes up in a dark, cold, and confined space. Has he been buried alive, or is something else at play?

Ella finds herself trapped in quicksand, sinking rapidly. Will she manage to free herself, or will she fall prey to one of the jungle's lurking predators?

Kelsey has successfully infiltrated a top-secret science laboratory, where a giant remote-controlled crocodile is being readied to attack the city...

Jack Heath's ten gripping short stories will both captivate and terrify readers, as each tale unfolds during a tense 50-minute countdown, keeping the audience on edge until the very last critical moment.

Experience 50 minutes of danger in just 30 minutes of reading time! *Based on average reading speed.

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    1000 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath is an exhilarating collection featuring thirty deadly dangers to escape in one epic volume. The countdown is tickingโ€ฆ Liliana is trapped in a burning building with no way out. Zak is stuck in a shipping container that is slowly sinking. Bea accidentally stumbles across a nest of monsters. Read thirty dangerous stories of...
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  • 10 Minutes of Danger
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  • 200 Minutes of Mystery
    200 Minutes of Mystery by Jack Heath presents 10 stories, each encapsulating a mysterious situation and featuring 10 brave kids faced with a daunting challenge. With only 20 minutes to solve their predicaments, these tales promise to grip your attention from start to finish. Experience heart-pounding moments as Kane's parachute fails during a skydiveโ€”could someone be out to harm him?...
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  • 200 Minutes of Danger
    10 STORIES 10 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 10 BRAVE KIDS 20 MINUTES TO ESCAPE... 200 Minutes of Danger features ten thrilling stories, each packed with nail-biting suspense and action. Dive into scenarios where young heroes must use their wits and courage to survive life-threatening challenges. Quinn gets thrown overboard into an icy ocean. Can he outwit the circling shark? Ashling is watching...
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  • 300 Minutes of Mystery
    300 Minutes of Mystery
    300 Minutes of Mystery by Jack Heath presents readers with ten thrilling stories filled with intrigue and daring. Each tale features a brave kid faced with mysterious situations, providing thirty minutes of gripping clues for readers to piece together. In one story, Mercer has stolen a secret message, but what happens when the spies discover the truth? Hamzi finds himself...
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  • 500 Minutes of Danger
    500 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath presents ten thrilling stories featuring ten courageous kids facing dangerous situations. Each story is a race against the clock with only 50 minutes to make their escape. Bobby wakes up in a dark, cold, and confined space. Has he been buried alive, or is something else at play? Ella finds herself trapped in...
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  • 300 Minutes of Danger
    10 stories. 10 dangerous situations. 10 brave kids. 30 minutes to escape. George is trapped in a falling aeroplane with no engine and no pilot. Milla is covered with radioactive waste and her hazard suit is running out of air. Otto is in the darkest depths of the ocean, where something hungry is circling... 300 Minutes of Danger by Jack...
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  • 400 Minutes of Danger
    Brad has fallen into the lion enclosure and the big cats are hungry! Charith takes the wheel of an out-of-control bus after an explosion. Iresha hears strange noises... from beneath the seabed. Daniel crawls into a waste crusher after a building collapse and then it gets switched on. Tak's class goes on an excursion to an army base and now...
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500 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath has received praise for its engaging and suspenseful short stories, each packed with excitement and designed to captivate young readers. Reviewers appreciate the thrilling scenarios and clever twists throughout the collection, noting that it maintains a fast pace suitable for children's attention spans. The book's unique format, with each story lasting around ten minutes, is highlighted as particularly appealing for young audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743816493

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 192

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