The Wreckers' Revenge

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SKU: 9781925815450
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By Norman Jorgensen

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The Wreckers' Revenge by Norman Jorgensen is an adventurous children's tale featuring the daring twelve-year-old Red Read. Set in 19th-century Australia, it follows Red as he finds himself caught up in a thrilling escapade involving treasure hunting and danger on the high seas. With a strong bond of friendship and bravery at the heart of the story, Red navigates through treacherous waters seeking fortune and evading perilous threats.
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Description

Red Read is back for another swashbuckling adventure in The Wreckers' Revenge. Red Read doesn't set out to find trouble, but trouble sure has a way of finding him. Expelled from school, he is whisked off by Captain Black Bowen, one of the most infamous smugglers ever to ply the coast of northern Australia in the early years of the twentieth century. Filled with non-stop action, adventure and excitement, it will have you on the edge of your seat.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925815450

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 320

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Norman Jorgensen Young Adult

About the Author

Norman Jorgensen was born in Broome, the eldest of four brothers, and has lived in several country towns since. At a young age he developed a love of books, especially historical novels like Treasure Island, and old movies. At age thirteen Norman learned to sail. These days he loves travelling and researching exotic places for his books.

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