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Interest Age 8+ Reading Age 8
Kitty and Harris Hawk are aeroplane mad and can’t wait to learn to fly, but their dad, an aircraft engineer, is firm that it is too dangerous and they are too young. At least there’s lots to keep them interested at Hendon Airfield, where he works, but things get really exciting when they find an egg in the pond, and manage to hatch it into a dragon. Will Red take them flying, and could they possibly stand a chance against the competitors in the upcoming London to Manchester Air Race?
Set in the early 1900s Peter Bunzl’s story is full of the adventure and magic of those early flying machines, while the descriptions of Kitty and Harris’ experiences as they ride through the skies on Red capture all the glory of flight. Inspired by the real London to Manchester Air Race, won by Louis Paulhan in 1910, it’s a clever mix of history and fantasy, and readers will fly through it. Published by dyslexia experts Barrington Stoke, it is accessible to readers of all abilities.
Reviewed by Andrea ReeceAndrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic.
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Combining a spectacular fantasy story with a momentous real-life event (the 1910 London– Manchester air race), this thrilling adventure will be an instant hit with fans of both historical and fantasy fiction.
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Dragonracers Synopsis
Combining a spectacular fantasy story with a momentous real-life event (the 1910 London– Manchester air race), this thrilling adventure will be an instant hit with fans of both historical and fantasy fiction.
Twins Kitty and Harris Hawk have grown up at the airfield where their father works as an engineer. Kitty in particular is obsessed with the idea of becoming an aeronaut but her father thinks children should stay firmly on the ground.
When the twins discover a strange and unusually large egg from which a dragon hatches, little do they imagine that this is the first step on a journey that will see them taking to the skies and competing in the first long-distance air race. Can they win the huge prize that's at stake and will their daring adventure lead their father to change his mind about Kitty's future?
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9781800901780 |
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2nd March 2023 |
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Peter Bunzl |
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Lia Visirin |
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Barrington Stoke |
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Paperback |
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107 pages |
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Press Reviews
Peter Bunzl Press Reviews
Praise for A Clockwork Queen;
“A thrill ride not to be missed” Lancashire Evening Post
“An absolute cracker ... Intrigue and mystery hang firmly in the air and exciting story-telling ensure a genuine page-turner ... A superb piece of historical fiction” A Word about Books
“Eighteenth-century Russia, Catherine the Great, high-stakes chess and Trojan horse style intrigue combine to create a gripping story you won’t be able to put down” Scope for the Imagination
Praise for Featherlight;
“A beautiful weaving of myth, magic and history, an absolute joy to read” Sophe Anderson
“Absolutely loved this gem of a story” Andy Shepherd
“A beautiful story of bravery and hope ... Gorgeous” Lisa Thompson
“A gorgeous, heartfelt, hopeful story” Emma Carroll
“A compelling adventure ... Perfectly paced with plenty of action to keep the pages turning” Just Imagine
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About Peter Bunzl
Peter Bunzl is a bestselling children’s author who writes about clockwork, hope and magic. Peter’s books have been translated into 16 languages and sold nearly half-a-million copies worldwide. He’s been nominated for numerous awards, including: the Carnegie, the Waterstones Book Prize, the Branford Boase and the Books are My Bag Readers Award. Peter grew up in London in a rambling Victorian house with 3 cats, 2 dogs, 1 little sister, an antique dealer dad and an artist mum. He always wanted to tell stories, and as a child found inspiration visiting film and TV sets where his mum worked as a costume designer. Before becoming an author, Peter studied animation at the National Film & Television School. He worked on 2 BAFTA-winning TV shows and wrote and directed several successful short films. He lives in London with his partner and their cat and dog.
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