LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
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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Chasing the Dark Synopsis
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 ...
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'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
About This Edition
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9781908435682 |
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6th June 2013 |
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Sam Hepburn |
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Chicken House an imprint of Scholastic |
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Paperback |
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265 pages |
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Press Reviews
Sam Hepburn Press Reviews
Izzy Read, age 12 a captivating read, showing bravery and characters that people would instantly connect to....an action-packed thriller with unusual twist and turns throughout the story, making you turn the page faster and faster each time. Click here to read the full review..
Amy Knight story suddenly flourished and became a fast paced action packed thriller Click here to read the full review..
Eleanor Storey, age 12 a fast paced, thrilling novel, with such a range of characters you can always relate to at least one of them, no matter what sort of person you are. Click here to read the full review..
Ayesha Afghan a great book for those who love adventure novels. Click here to read the full review...
Safiyah Afghan 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. Click here to read the full review...
Aimee Sweet, age 11 I love the never-ending of not knowing what’s about to happen...the more I read the more I seemed to drag myself into this story. All I can advise for readers who are looking for a good book is this; get this one immediately! Click here to read the full review...
Aimee has her own book review website - click here to visit the Sweet Review!
Author
About Sam Hepburn
Sam Hepburn read Modern Languages at Cambridge University before joining the BBC, where she was producer of factual programmes for over 25 years and was the Commissioner for the launch of BBC 4. She lives in London with her husband and three children.
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