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500 Minutes of Danger
Series: Minutes of Danger
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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 ticking⦠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...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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 skydiveβcould someone be out to harm him?...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
200 Minutes of Danger
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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...Paperback$1499Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
300 Minutes of Danger
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400 Minutes of Danger
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
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.
Book Details
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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