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Two Wolves

By Tristan Bancks
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Two Wolves by Tristan Bancks is a thrilling children's novel that follows 13-year-old Ben Silver whose life is turned upside down when his parents whisk him and his sister away without explanation. As they hide out in an isolated cabin, Ben finds clues that hint at his parents' dark secrets, forcing him to grapple with his instincts and question what loyalty and courage truly mean.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling adventures featuring young protagonists. It's perfect for readers who love stories filled with mystery, suspense, and character growth. The narrative follows a boy's journey as he must make tough choices when faced with moral dilemmas.

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Survival, Secrets, Truth!

Get ready for a wild adventure filled with moral dilemmas and tough choices.

Winner YABBA Award - Fiction for Years 7-9
Honour Book CBCA Book of the Year - Younger Readers

One afternoon, police officers show up at Ben Silver's front door. Minutes after they leave, his parents arrive home. Ben and his little sister Olive are bundled into the car and told they're going on a holiday. But are they?

It doesn't take long for Ben to realise that his parents are in trouble. Ben's always dreamt of becoming a detective - his dad even calls him 'Cop'. Now Ben gathers evidence and tries to uncover what his parents have done.

The problem is, if he figures it out, what does he do? Tell someone? Or keep the secret and live life on the run?

'Gripping and unpredictable, with a hero you won't forget.' – John Boyne
'A tense, hard-edged, no-holds-barred thriller.' – Anthony Horowitz
'Will keep you guessing and breathless until the very end.' – Michael Gerard Bauer

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Two Wolves by Tristan Bancks receives praise for its captivating narrative and compelling character development, particularly the protagonist's emotional journey. Reviewers frequently commend its engaging storyline, suited for young readers, with a mix of mystery and adventure. The themes of family, morality, and self-discovery are highlighted as thought-provoking, making it a well-regarded entry in children's literature.

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ISBN: 9781760892661

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Tristan Bancks tells stories for the page and screen. His books for kids and teens include Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention, the Tom Weekly series, Nit Boy and Ginger Meggs, a 100th anniversary book of short stories based on characters created by his great-great uncle, Jimmy Bancks, in 1921. Tristan's books have won and been shortlisted for many awards, including a Children's Book Council of Australia Honour Book, the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, ABIA, YABBA, KOALA, NSW Premier's Literary Awards and Queensland Literary Awards. His latest book is Cop and Robber, a tense, fast-paced crime novel with lots of laughs for age 10+. Tristan is a writer-ambassador for literacy non-profit Room to Read. He is currently working with producers to develop a number of his books for the screen. He's excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create. You can find out more about Tristan's books, play games, watch videos, join his Young Writer's StorySchool and help him try to change the world at tristanbancks.com.

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