Grk and the Pelotti Gang (A Grk Book)

Grk and the Pelotti Gang (A Grk Book)

by Josh Lacey (Author)

Synopsis

A trip to Brazil should be fun, right? Well, it's certainly exciting, as Tim and his dog Grk zip through the streets of Rio at high speed after the notorious Pelotti gang. Then their plane crashes in the jungle, and they find themselves having to fight to the death on the world's biggest waterfall. Will it be enough to stop the most dangerous criminals in South America? You'll just have to read to find out!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 04 May 2006

ISBN 10: 184270527X
ISBN 13: 9781842705278
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: An exciting energetic new story for young readers involving ruthless Brazilian bank robbers, helicopters, and a dashing, brave little dog called Grk.

Media Reviews
Not since Tintin and Snowy has there been such a touching boy-dog relationship. -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
The book - Alex Ryder for middle school children - offers a smart, pacy, staccato style -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *
[An] infectious mix of thrills, spills and off-the-cuff humour * Scotsman *
Joshua Doder is not the first contemporary author to prove that the spirit of the children's gang is alive and well, but few have done it with such confident, bright stylishness. * TES *
[A] perfect partnership for 7+ -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
Author Bio
Joshua Doder is the pseudonym of Josh Lacey, the author of Bearkeeper and the Misfitz Mysteries. He worked as a journalist, a screenwriter and a teacher before writing his first book for children, A Dog Called Grk. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.