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Prey Zone: The Scorpion's Sting

By Steve Cole and Wilbur Smith and Keith Chapman
Series: Prey Zone
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The explosive finale to a new series for the next generation from global bestseller Wilbur Smith - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. In the remote South African bush, the Ballantynes have captured the villainous Josef Gerhard and made him their prisoner. After his monstrous... Read More
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The epic finale to PREY ZONE, perfect for teens to sink their teeth into!

The epic finale to PREY ZONE, perfect for teens to sink their teeth into!

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The explosive finale to a new series for the next generation from global bestseller Wilbur Smith - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne.

In the remote South African bush, the Ballantynes have captured the villainous Josef Gerhard and made him their prisoner. After his monstrous predasaurs unleashed a deadly virus on the world, and he framed the Ballantynes for it, he deserves to pay.

But Robyn and Ralph are also racing to get the newly-created vaccine for the disease out before it's too late, and stop Gerhard's partner in crime, President Mbato, from snatching power once again.

It's time to leave the wilderness and head to the city for the final showdown. But predators stalk the streets there too, and this time they've got a killer sting . . .

Get ready for more predasaurs, more adventure and more action in the epic conclusion to Prey Zone: The Scorpion's Sting!

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  • Prey Zone: The Scorpion's Sting
    The explosive finale to a new series for the next generation from global bestseller Wilbur Smith - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. In the remote South African bush, the Ballantynes have captured the villainous Josef Gerhard and made him their prisoner. After his monstrous predasaurs unleashed a deadly virus on the world, and he framed the Ballantynes for...
    By Steve Cole and Wilbur Smith and Keith Chapman
    Paperback
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    The electrifying sequel to Wilbur Smith's new series for the next generation - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. In the wild Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, Ralph and Robyn are on the run from the nefarious Josef Gerhard. His beastly man-made predasaurs have unleashed a deadly virus, and only the Ballantynes have the evidence to prove it. They...
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    A thrilling new Wilbur Smith series for the next generation with high action and high stakes - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. Ralph and Robyn live at Crocodile Lodge, their family ranch in South Africa, where they help with the animals, aid the conservation effort and learn the land. That is, until a mysterious predator starts terrorising the...
    By Steve Cole and Wilbur Smith and Keith Chapman
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471412974

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 272

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Keith Chapman Series: Prey Zone Steve Cole Wilbur Smith Young Adult

About the Author

Wilbur Smith (Author)
Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published over fifty global bestsellers. An international phenomenon, his readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, establishing him as one of the most successful and impressive brand authors in the world.

Wilbur Smith passed away peacefully at home in 2021 with his wife, Niso, by his side, leaving behind him a rich treasure trove of novels and stories that will delight readers for years to come. For all the latest information on Wilbur Smith's writing visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith

Keith Chapman (Author)
Keith Chapman is a television writer and producer, best known as the creator of children's television programmes Bob the Builder and PAW Patrol. Keith originates from Norfolk, East Anglia and currently resides in Monaco.

Steve Cole (Author)
Steve Cole is the best-selling author of over 150 books of which sales exceed three million copies. His works include the hugely successful Astrosaurs series, original fiction titles for Doctor Who, the Young Bond series and Swarm Rising co-authored with astronaut Tim Peake. Steve lives and works in Buckinghamshire.

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