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The Falcon Chronicles: Tiger Wars: Book 1
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Falcon Chronicles: Tiger Wars: Book 1
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Steve Backshall
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:272 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 138 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781444014488
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Hachette Children's Group
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| Imprint |
Orion Children's Books
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| Publication Date |
17 July 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Action, adventure, predators and peril - the bestselling first novel by BAFTA AWARD-winning DEADLY 60 TV presenter Steve Backshall. Deadly Adversaries. An Impossible Mission. Tiger Wars. Saker is on the run from the only life he knows. From India to the Himalayas and China he'll be pursued by hunting dogs, mercenaries, spies, thieves and assassins in his quest to set free the most majestic, lethal and valuable of all the predators - the tiger. With him, on every dangerous step of the adventure, is Sinter, a girl who has her own reasons for running away. Gripping adventure fiction perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Charlie Higson. This is the first adventure in the Falcon Chronicles, filled with intrigue, adventure, exotic wildlife and dramatic locations. As Saker and Sinter rescue tigers or mountain gorillas, thwart shark finners and rainforest exploiters they come face to face with the world's most fascinating, majestic and lethal creatures. Steve Backshall is the hugely popular and fearless presenter of the BBC kids' series DEADLY 60 and LIVE AND DEADLY as well as star of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2014.
Author Biography
Steve Backshall is well-known as a TV presenter, wildlife enthusiast and explorer. He travels the world to learn about the most inspiring animals, from boxing mantis shrimp to charging tigers. Steve also regularly writes articles for newspapers and magazines including the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER and BBC WILDLIFE and is an inspirational public speaker. Steve's website is www.stevebackshall.com, and you can follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stevebackshallofficial and on Twitter @SteveJBackshall.
ReviewsRip-roaring, boy's own adventure - SUNDAY EXPRESS If there's one man who knows his stuff about wild and deadly animals then it's Steve Backshall - FUNKIDS Steve Backshall's first foray into fiction tells the story of Saker and Sinter. On the run, they find themselves turned into an unlikely pair of eco warriors. Fast paced with a serious message - ANGELS AND URCHINS
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