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Jack Fortune: And the Search for the Hidden Valley

Name: Jack Fortune: And the Search for the Hidden Valley
ISBN: 9781846884283

By Sue Purkiss

Adjectives

exciting adventurous heartwarming

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

In 18th-century England, mischievous orphan Jack Fortune is sent to live with his bachelor uncle, Edmund, who is embarking on a perilous expedition to the Himalayas in search of rare plants. Together, they sail to India, traverse dense jungles, and scale treacherous mountains. Along the way, Jack confronts his past and discovers unexpected connections to his late father. This thrilling adventure blends history, exploration, and self-discovery.

About the author

Sue Purkiss is a talented author who loves writing exciting stories for children. She is well known for her book 'Emily’s Surprising Voyage', which takes readers on amazing adventures. Sue enjoys exploring history and bringing it to life in her books, so you can discover new and interesting things while you read her stories.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2017

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