June 2013 Debut of the Month An excellent page-turning adventure for all those who, like Joe, the hero of the story, are passionate about uncovering the truth. After Joe’s mum is mysteriously killed by a hit-and-run driver, Joe is sent to live with his unwelcoming aunt in the country. Exploring the local mansion which was abandoned after a murder, Joe comes across Yuri and is catapulted into danger as he ask some seriously evil people some probing questions. Joe’s questing courage is fun to follow.
A Piece of Passion from the Publisher Barry Cunningham
Don’t you just love a really dangerous mystery? One in which there are shady lords, faded film stars, horrible gangsters, and brave kids who take on the impossible to unravel deeply perilous secrets of the past? Well, this funny, fast and furious story by Sam Hepburn is what you and I have been waiting for! I can tell you who . . . urgghh . . . no, too late, urghhh . . . read the book!
In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion for Chasing the Dark a small number of our readers were lucky enough to be invited to review this title. Here's a taster....'a thrilling, un-put-down-able book about undying love, friendship and determination. Well written and with a good storyline, Chasing the Dark is a wonderful book that will have readers wanting more.'
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Joe's mum is dead. Killed in a hit-and-run car crash, along with someone he's never heard of. Angry and alone, Joe takes his dog for a late night walk. He finds himself at the gates of an empty mansion: a house of glass belonging to an old movie star. And it's here that Joe unlocks the dangerous mystery of what happened that night ... CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER http://doublecluck.com/book/Chasing%20the%20Dark 'An excellent page-turning adventure...' - Julia Eccleshare, Love Reading for Kids 'An absolute pleasure and delight...' - Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books 'This page-turning adventure story is well-paced and full of surprises ... An excellent contemporary detective story, Chasing the Dark will appeal to both boys and girls.' - Booktrust 'Properly pacey, smart and intriguing ... a fast-moving and cleverly structured plot ... it all builds to a suitably thrilling climax.' - Books For Keeps '... our narrator's irreverent views as he navigates the Establishment are especially enjoyable. ' - Amanda Craig, The Times
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Chasing the Dark and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Chasing the Dark features in the following genres: Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Thrillers, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers
Chasing the Dark is available in Paperback
Chasing the Dark was written by Sam Hepburn and published by Chicken House an imprint of Scholastic
Chasing the Dark has 265 pages
