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Hapless Hero Henrie (House of Heroes Book 1)
Series: House of Heroes
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The first book in a fun, action-packed middle-grade series for heroes in training by Petra James and A. Yi.
Twelve-year-old Henrie is the first girl heir of the Melchior family in 200 years. This was deemed a dereliction of duty by the formidable Octavia Melchior, head of the House of Melchior (HoMe). For HoMe is in the business of heroes for hire. Boy heroes, that is. Girls have no place.
When Henrie receives a mysterious note, it sets off a chain of events including a kidnapping, a fancy skateboard manoeuvre, and a private jet. She discovers something rotten at the heart of HoMe. As past, present, and future collide, HoMe is poised to come tumbling down … unless a new kind of hero can emerge from the rubble.
Series: House of Heroes
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Hapless Hero Henrie (House of Heroes Book 1)
The first book in a fun, action-packed middle-grade series for heroes in training by Petra James and A. Yi. Twelve-year-old Henrie is the first girl heir of the Melchior family in 200 years. This was deemed a dereliction of duty by the formidable Octavia Melchior, head of the House of Melchior (HoMe). For HoMe is in the business of heroes...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Henrie's Hero Hunt (House of Heroes Book 2)
A girl. A boy. A great aunt. A mystery! The second book in the exciting House of Heroes series! Henrie's Hero Hunt introduces us to Henrie Melchior, the first girl born into the House of Heroes in 200 years, who is on a Hero Hunt. When Marley Hart contacts the Hero Hotline, Henrie, Marley, and Alex Fischer are thrust into...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Hapless Hero Henrie is celebrated for its charming illustrations that capture the English sensibility and the spirited character of Henrie. The book appeals to young readers with its humorous, self-deprecating narrator, engaging sidekick, and swift-moving mystery. Critics praise its thrilling, action-packed narrative, and intelligent storytelling infused with wit and sophistication. Henrie is highlighted as a captivating character who promises more exciting adventures.
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ISBN: 9781760650834
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Contributors:
- Illustrated by A. Yi
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 204g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Petra James was born in a small town in the South Island of New Zealand, and came to Australia via London. She has written several fiction and nonfiction titles for children and, most recently, is the author of the seven books in the Arkie Sparkle series. Like Arkie, she wanted to be an archaeologist when she grew up (she had planned to work her way through the career alphabet but didn't get past "A"), but instead sold chocolate chip cookies and eventually found her way into publishing. When she is not sending fictional characters (often named after streets) on adventures, she works in children's publishing in Sydney. The House of Heroes series are her first books with Walker.
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A girl. A boy. A great aunt. A mystery! The second book in the exciting House of Heroes series! Henrie's Hero Hunt introduces us to Henrie Melchior, the first girl born into the House of Heroes in 200 years, who is on a Hero Hunt. When Marley Hart contacts the Hero Hotline, Henrie, Marley, and Alex Fischer are thrust into...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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