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Product Identifiers

PublisherBlack Ship Publishing

ISBN-100991448480

ISBN-139780991448487

eBay Product ID (ePID)27050072670

Product Key Features

Book TitleGhosts of the Hindu Kush : Red Hand Adventures, Book 5

Number of Pages274 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2021

TopicAction & Adventure / General, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Action & Adventure

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Fiction

AuthorJoe O'neill

Book SeriesRed Hand Adventures Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight18.7 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Spying, magic, battles, calls for courage, and exotic lands...all theelements are in place for a rollicking good read that defies the usualstaid approach of the historical novel, spicing action with unexpectedintrigue and fantasy elements. The result is both entertaining andeducational, providing a thought-provoking adventure that incorporatesmoral and ethical conundrums over choices and consequences in a storythat calls upon the young adventurers to step up to adulthood in manydifferent ways." - Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

Grade FromThird Grade

Series Volume Number5

Grade ToSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal813.6

SynopsisA mad mystic, an infamous German pilot, deadly assassins, and a world at war. As they journey to the most dangerous place on earth, the kid guardians of the Red Hand legend face their most epic adventure yet. After crossing the treacherous waters of the Black Sea, young adventurers Tariq, Aseem, and Fez dock their small sailboat in the Russian port city of Rostov-on-Don. Armed only with a charmed map, a legendary journal, and the lessons learned from countless skirmishes around the globe, they search the city for the solution to a mysterious clue--the word "Marius" scribbled on a scrap of paper. Little do they know the word will send them into the custody of an enigmatic explorer...and on a journey into the most dangerous place on earth. Meanwhile, Margaret and Inez find themselves caught in a European countryside ablaze with the first World War. As Inez battles the horrors of the front line medical tents, Margaret dogfights an infamous German airman and emerges as the Allied Powers' most talented pilot. A political mission aims to reunite them with old friends in the Rif Mountains of Morocco, but all paths may ultimately lead to a mad Russian monk with supernatural powers. Facing their most difficult and exciting challenge yet, the group will need to rely on courage and determination as they cross a war-torn world, face deadly assassins, struggle to survive harsh landscapes, and work to fulfill the Red Hand prophecy. The fifth installment of the award-winning Red Hand Series for middle-readers, Ghosts of the Hindu Kush takes you on an action-packed journey through cultures, locations, and true historical events via a diverse set of characters. Author Joe O'Neill, dubbed the "Ian Fleming of the middle reader set" by Kirkus Reviews, has crafted a fantastic, exotic, and electric tale that shows young readers--and adults with a taste for classical action--that no matter how humble your beginnings, bravery and cooperation can overcome any challenge., Fifth installment in the award-winning Adventures of the Red Hand series. The previous book in series, Thieves of the Black Sea, named one of Kirkus Reviews' "Best Books of the Year" in 2017. Fast-paced, classic adventure tales in the vein of The Adventures of Tintin, Rudyard Kipling, Indiana Jones, and Treasure Island. Features diverse, multi-cultural characters and strong female protagonists. Author Joe O'Neill was called an "Ian Flemming of the middle-reader set," by Kirkus Reviews. Page-turning pace and action make these perfect for reluctant readers. Like the preceding books in the series, Ghosts of the Hindu Kush is set in historical periods (this time World War I) and exotic locations with colorful, fantastic characters. Historical setting and accurate details make these perfect for libraries and academic settings as tools to teach lessons on geography, history, culture, and more. The first book in the series, Rebels of the Kasbah, was an official selection for the Battle of the Books contests, with other titles in the series snagging a Mom's Choice Award, Moonbeam Children's Book Award, Living Now Award, and more. Multi-channel promotional and marketing plan focused on influencer outreach, paid social/search, trade advertising, and more., Fifth installment in the award-winning Adventures of the Red Hand series. The previous book in series, Thieves of the Black Sea , named one of Kirkus Reviews' "Best Books of the Year" in 2017. Fast-paced, classic adventure tales in the vein of The Adventures of Tintin , Rudyard Kipling, Indiana Jones, and Treasure Island . Features diverse, multi-cultural characters and strong female protagonists. Author Joe O'Neill was called an "Ian Flemming of the middle-reader set," by Kirkus Reviews . Page-turning pace and action make these perfect for reluctant readers. Like the preceding books in the series, Ghosts of the Hindu Kush is set in historical periods (this time World War I) and exotic locations with colorful, fantastic characters. Historical setting and accurate details make these perfect for libraries and academic settings as tools to teach lessons on geography, history, culture, and more. The first book in the series, Rebels of the Kasbah , was an official selection for the Battle of the Books contests, with other titles in the series snagging a Mom's Choice Award, Moonbeam Children's Book Award, Living Now Award, and more. Multi-channel promotional and marketing plan focused on influencer outreach, paid social/search, trade advertising, and more.