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Ratface

Series: Lothian Classic
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Ratface by Garry Disher is a children's adventure story about a young girl named Maxine, who goes by Max. She gets embroiled in a thrilling mystery after discovering a stolen goods racket in her neighbourhood. With determination and bravery, Max seeks to uncover the truth, learning about friendship, trust, and courage along the way.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for an engaging children's story with adventure and suspense. The narrative follows a young protagonist who must navigate challenging situations, offering themes of courage and resourcefulness. It's perfect for readers who love mysteries and character-driven tales.

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What do you do if: an outsider tells you the teachings of Ratface and the White Leage are wrong? Max and Christina have grown up in the White League. But when they begin to find out the truth about the cult, they know they must escape.

Garry Disher has published over forty books, including "The Divine Wind" (which was shortlisted for the 1999 CBC Book of the Year for Older Readers), "From Your Friend, Louis Deane" (a CBC Notable Book), "The Bamboo Flute", "The Apostle Bird" and "Moondyne Kate".

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Series: Lothian Classic

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733614620

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2002

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 122

About the Author

GARRY DISHER grew up on a wheat and wool farm in South Australia. He has an MA in Australian History and has lived, worked and travelled in England, Italy, Israel, the USA and southern Africa. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University, where he wrote his first collection of short stories. Garry worked as a writing lecturer between the years 1980 and 1988, before becoming a full-time writer. He has published over fifty books, including short story collections, literary novels, writers' handbooks and award-winning crime thrillers and children's titles.

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