The Mapmakers' Race

By: Eirlys Hunter, Kirsten Slade (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 1 July 2018

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Paperback
248 Pages

Age
8 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
2.3 x 20 x 13

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Sal, Joe, Francie and Henry misplace their mother as they are about to begin the race that offers their last chance to escape poverty and find their lost adventurer father. Their task is to map a rail route through an uncharted wilderness.

They overcome the many obstacles posed by nature bears, bees, bats, river crossings, cliff falls, impossible weather but can they survive the treachery of their adult competitors? This is a fast-paced and charming novel. Its children are brave and competent but not always right. Its world is magical enough to be intriguing, but close enough to our own to keep the reader on firm ground.

Industry Reviews

"A thrilling and thoroughly enjoyable adventure full of setbacks and dangers and family squabbling, but also fun and laughter and the thrill of exploration and storytelling around campfires under the open stars." -- Children's Books Ireland
"one of the most poised, stylish children's books I've read in a long time ... just an utter delight" Kate De Goldi, "I love this" Kim Hill. -- Kate De Goldi and Kim Hill, Radio New Zealand

"The Mapmakers' Race already feels like a timeless adventure. Its roaring spirit and dashes of fantasy are sure to inspire many children to take on their own intrepid journeys, but for now they'll be more than happy to live vicariously through the Santanders, each of whom have their own strengths, and whose bond is heartwarming."

-- Book Trust

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