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Night Ride into Danger

CBCA Notable Book 2022
By Jackie French
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Night Ride into Danger by Jackie French takes readers on an exciting journey through Australian history. Set in the 1860s, it follows the adventures of young Jem Donnelly, who finds himself on a gripping stagecoach ride turned perilous. While transporting important gold, Jem encounters unexpected threats and faces a gripping challenge, highlighting themes of courage, camaraderie, and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're excited by adventure and historical stories, as it blends suspense and historical context into an intriguing plot suited to young readers. It's a perfect choice for children who love tales of courage and resilience, set against the backdrop of a thrilling journey through Australia's past.

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Night Ride into Danger

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Six mysterious passengers and seven dark secrets. Who can be trusted?

It's a dark and dangerous journey for the Cobb and Co night mail coach, but when his coach-driver father is injured, young Jem Donovan must take the reins.

Surely a boy like Jem can't handle a team of four horses and guide the coach on a rough bush track through fog and untold dangers?

But there are six passengers on the coach tonight, each with a secret.

And if Jem can't get them all to their destination by morning, the seventh secret could be deadly ...

Awards

Longlisted - ARA Historical Novel Prize 2021 (Children's and Young Adult Category)

CBCA Notable Book 2022

Shortlisted - Davitt Awards 2022 (Children's Crime Novel Category)

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Night Ride into Danger by Jackie French is praised for its historical accuracy and engaging storytelling, making it a hit among young readers and educators alike. The book effectively weaves adventure and suspense with real historical events, providing a captivating narrative that educates as it entertains. Jackie French's writing is commended for creating relatable characters and vividly bringing to life settings that captivate the imagination.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460758939

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 177g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jackie French Young Adult

About the Author

Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016, Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres — from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi, to her much-loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. 'A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com facebook.com/authorjackiefrench

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