Do You Dare? The Last Horse Race

Name: Do You Dare? The Last Horse Race
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143307822
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By James Moloney

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Do You Dare? The Last Horse Race by James Moloney is set in early 20th century Australia and follows young Pat, who dreams of a different life away from the harsh environment of his small town. When a horse race provides an opportunity to transform his and his family's future, Pat faces challenges that test his courage and determination. This children's book blends themes of adventure, resilience, and pursuing dreams despite the odds.
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Do You Dare fills a much-needed gap for engaging Australian historical fiction for boy readers aged 8 to 12. These fast-paced, adventure-driven stories effortlessly bring to life so many facets of our past. From popular author, James Moloney, comes this gripping story, set in early Brisbane about a boy trying to escape his past.

Do You Dare . . . Stick up for your mates? Ride a horse at breakneck speed? Risk your life for freedom? It's an adventure in history. Do You Dare?

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Do You Dare? The Last Horse Race by James Moloney invites you into a thrilling adventure in history. The book poses daring challenges: will you stick up for your mates, ride a horse at breakneck speed, or risk your life for freedom?

This is a tale filled with excitement, asking the bold to find courage within themselves. Embrace the adventure with Do You Dare?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143307822

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 June 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction James Moloney Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

James Moloney has been writing for young people for more than twenty years. Once a teacher and a librarian, his thirty or so books - ranging in audience from seven to seventeen year-olds - have made him one of Australia's most respected authors. James' award-winning books have been translated into French, Korean, Lithuanian and Flemish/Dutch, and include Kill the Possum, Lost Property, A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove, Touch Me, and The Book of Lies. James' Aussie Chomps titles - The Mobile Phone Detective, Trolley Boys, 68 Teeth and Grommet Saves the World - continue to be amongst Penguin's best-selling titles. James and his wife, Kate, live in Brisbane with their three children.

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