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Discover the gripping tale of 'Tracks of the Missing', a captivating thriller that entwines mystery and indigenous culture, perfect for readers aged 12 and up. This brand new release from Magabala Books (ISBN: 9781922613264) takes you deep into the heart of a small town rocked by tragedy and secrets. When Deklan 'Dek' Archer returns to school, he is faced with the murder of the beloved local, Mr. Henry, and the mysterious disappearance of his Year 12 classmates. With an important football match looming and professional recruiters watching, Dek and his best mate Willum grapple with their loyalties. Tensions rise as they feel compelled to uncover the truth about their missing friends, leading them on a harrowing journey guided by Dek's grandfather, a skilled tracker with ancient wisdom. As they traverse a landscape filled with enchantment and danger, the duo must confront a chilling reality: something is hunting them. 'Tracks of the Missing' is not just a story; it's an exploration of sacrifice, family bonds, and the relentless pursuit of truth, set against a backdrop of an Australian wilderness steeped in history. _Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled._
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922613264
Year: 2022
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
Age range 12+
â€There must be payback.’
â€There must, you are right,’ Grandfather agrees.
â€What can you offer in exchange?’
Grandfather holds up his arms, open, offering himself as a sacrifice. â€I am old.’
Deklan â€Dek’ Archer and his mates arrive at school to a tense atmosphere. â€Old Mate’, Mr Henry, who has lived in town for a long time, has been found murdered. He had been selling grog on the black market for years. To add to these worries, the Year 12s, who were on camp, are now missing. The police think there is a link between the missing students and the murder.
Dek and his friends are torn. Dek and Willum, his best mate, have an important football match that evening – professional recruiters are in town. Neither wants to let their coach down but they feel they must search for their friends.
Deklan’s grandfather, a renowned tracker with certain otherworld gifts turns up, and expects him to go bush. This choice will change Dek’s life and family forever. A journey that moves deep in to an ancient landscape uncovers secrets, and the past, which is never far away, continues to call them.
Both are tracking the truth but something is watching and hunting them.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922613264
Year: 2022
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
Age range 12+
â€There must be payback.’
â€There must, you are right,’ Grandfather agrees.
â€What can you offer in exchange?’
Grandfather holds up his arms, open, offering himself as a sacrifice. â€I am old.’
Deklan â€Dek’ Archer and his mates arrive at school to a tense atmosphere. â€Old Mate’, Mr Henry, who has lived in town for a long time, has been found murdered. He had been selling grog on the black market for years. To add to these worries, the Year 12s, who were on camp, are now missing. The police think there is a link between the missing students and the murder.
Dek and his friends are torn. Dek and Willum, his best mate, have an important football match that evening – professional recruiters are in town. Neither wants to let their coach down but they feel they must search for their friends.
Deklan’s grandfather, a renowned tracker with certain otherworld gifts turns up, and expects him to go bush. This choice will change Dek’s life and family forever. A journey that moves deep in to an ancient landscape uncovers secrets, and the past, which is never far away, continues to call them.
Both are tracking the truth but something is watching and hunting them.