Empire of Ruins |
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| Author:
| Slade, Arthur |
| Series title: | The Hunchback Assignments Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7322-9046-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Australia
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $19.99 |
Book Description:
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Book 3 in THE HUNCHBACK ASSIGNMENTS Ages 10 - 14
talk of ancient Egyptian ruins hidden deep in the Australian rainforest readches Mr Socrates, and immediately he, his faithful servant, tharpa, and his young agents, Modo and Octavia, leave London. their destination: far north Queensland. But before they reach the site of the infamous God Face - rumoured to cause madness in anyone who gazes upon it - they are set upon by Miss Hakkandottir and her Clock Guild henchmen. their latest...
More DescriptionBook 3 in THE HUNCHBACK ASSIGNMENTS Ages 10 - 14
talk of ancient Egyptian ruins hidden deep in the Australian rainforest readches Mr Socrates, and immediately he, his faithful servant, tharpa, and his young agents, Modo and Octavia, leave London. their destination: far north Queensland. But before they reach the site of the infamous God Face - rumoured to cause madness in anyone who gazes upon it - they are set upon by Miss Hakkandottir and her Clock Guild henchmen. their latest weapons are mechanical birds capable of delivering lethal poison, and they have no hesitation in using them on Modo and Octavia. Separated from his allies, Modo makes his way through the strange terrain, fighting for his very survival against unseen enemies. Can he prevent the God Face from getting into the hands of the Clockwork Guild and avoid an international catastrophe?