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Scar Town

Winner of the CBCA Book of the Year Younger Readers 2024
By Tristan Bancks
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Scar Town by Tristan Bancks is a gripping children's adventure novel, where the protagonist uncovers hidden secrets in a mysterious town while facing personal challenges. Set against a backdrop of suspense and curiosity, the narrative explores themes of bravery and friendship as the young hero navigates complex relationships and perilous situations. With unexpected twists, the story keeps readers engaged as secrets unravel in surprising ways.
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Scar Town

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A missing father. A drowned town. A buried secret. Three friends on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth.

Seven years after Old Scarborough was drowned, a house is emerging from the water. Will and his friends Dar and Juno dare each other to explore it.

But when they find bones—and a stash of cash—they realise they're not the only ones interested in its secrets.

Now they're fighting for their lives against the men who want what they found. Will can't leave the mystery alone, though. What if the bones belong to his missing dad?

A dangerous journey to uncover the truth in a town that wants the past to stay buried.

From the bestselling Australian author of Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention and Cop & Robber.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143791812

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 177g

Pages: 256

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Tristan Bancks Young Adult

About the Author

Tristan Bancks tells stories for the page and screen. His books for kids and teens include Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention, the Tom Weekly series, Nit Boy and Ginger Meggs, a 100th anniversary book of short stories based on characters created by his great-great uncle, Jimmy Bancks, in 1921. Tristan's books have won and been shortlisted for many awards, including a Children's Book Council of Australia Honour Book, the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, ABIA, YABBA, KOALA, NSW Premier's Literary Awards and Queensland Literary Awards. His latest book is Cop and Robber, a tense, fast-paced crime novel with lots of laughs for age 10+. Tristan is a writer-ambassador for literacy non-profit Room to Read. He is currently working with producers to develop a number of his books for the screen. He's excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create. You can find out more about Tristan's books, play games, watch videos, join his Young Writer's StorySchool and help him try to change the world at tristanbancks.com.

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