PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Charlie Archbold is an educator and writer. Her first novel, Mallee Boys, was a CBCA older readers honour book. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat, her first middle-grade novel, was shortlisted for the Text Prize.
'A delightful new book...for those middle-grade readers who look for adventure, danger and overcoming challenging obstacles.’ * ReadPlus * 'Archbold makes this such an edge-of-the-seat adventure...Far North Queensland can be a wild place with the sweeping rainforests and deadly animals...it was riveting to see this young group of kids brave the precarious landscape.’ * Better Reading * ‘With its non-stop action, very proactive heroes, and constantly unfolding mystery, this is an adventure which upper primary aged readers of both sexes would thoroughly enjoy.’ * Magpies * ‘A deft exploration of blended families and evolving friendships built around a mystery reminiscent of the adventure stories of old.’ * Readings *
