Release Date: 02/09/10BOOK BLURB:
Kit Salter and her friends Rachel, Waldo and Isaac tumble into another adventure when their coach is hijacked on the wilds of Dartmoor. Their arch enemies, the Baker Brothers, are behind the kidnapping. They force the children into a perilous voyage to China in search of a secret martial arts manual. From bustling Shanghai, their journey takes them to the hidden heart of Imperial China Peking's Forbidden City. En route they battle opium smugglers, pirates and kung-fu fighters, before a climatic encounter with the mysterious Wooden Men, giant killers armed with lethal powers and a dastardly will of their own. Will Kit and her friends survive the danger and mysteries of China and win back their freedom? Find out in this twisting, thrilling adventure.
REVIEW:
Kit Salter is a huger Heroine in a small package. Beautifully constructed, she’s a character that the reader will jus love to be around. Add to the mix a whole host of supporting cast members and it really is a dream story for the younger reader. Part Indiana Jones, part Doc Savage, part mystery all wrap up to give the reader something unique. Great fun all in and whilst danger is a constant companion, smarts alongside a touch of luck oft wins the day.
The book sounds like a lot of fun for younger readers. I might add this to a young family member's gift list.
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