Avenger

Pete Johnson

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Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
01 March 2004

School stories (Children's&YA)

A thrilling tale of revenge and forgiveness from the ever-popular Pete Johnson

Gareth has never been the most popular boy at school, but he's always done all right. Things seem to look up when he befriends Jake, the new boy who's full of exciting tales about film premieres and life in London - but when Gareth is caught doing an impression of Jake's faux-cockney accent, things turn very bad. Jake is furious and determined to have his revenge on Gareth, He wants Gareth out of the school and turns all the other kids against him. Gareth has to draw on the memory of his beloved Grandad - and on Grandad's wrestler alter-ego Avenger in order to fight back against Jake. But is Jake really the opponent he seems to be?

By: Pete Johnson
Imprint: Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 152g
ISBN: 9780440864585
ISBN 10: 0440864585
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 March 2004
Recommended Age: From 9 To 11
Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Young adult , English as a second language , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

PETE JOHNSON began work as a film critic for Radio One, then became a teacher. His experiences in the classroom inspired him to write his first book for children, and he still keeps contact with a panel of young readers to gain their viewpoint as he writes. He is the author of over forty books, including the bestselling How To Train Your Parents. Pete's books have won various awards, including the Young Telegraph Award and the Brilliant Book Award, and have been translated into twenty-three languages. He lives in St Albans.

Reviews for Avenger

Gareth is a most convincing character, his struggles plain to see -- Lindsay Fraser Guardian 20040217 There is excitement enough here to make the path towards wisdom an appealing one to a young reader The School Librarian 20040810 The story does go along at a lick and keeps you turning pages -- Jan Mark TES 20040302 A brilliant read Sunday Express 20040210 4 stars -- Paul Wray The Funday Times 20030127

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