Blade
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2008

Blade

By Tim Bowler

Book #1 in the Blade series

A mysterious past haunts Blade as he navigates a life filled with secrets and danger.

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148 pages
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Blade, a boy with a shadowy past and many names, struggles to make sense of his life after the death of his friend Becky. As he navigates a city where no one knows his true identity, he grapples with secrets and danger lurking around every corner. What truths will he uncover, and can he escape the shadows of his past? Dive into a gripping tale of mystery and survival, where each revelation leads to more questions and the stakes are life and death.

From the publisher

‘Playing Dead’ is the first of a series of books with cliffhanger endings and mysteries which carry the reader from book to book. Pacy and gripping, and packed with action, each title will tempt even reluctant boy readers.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
148
Reading age
13–17
Audience
Young Adult
Themes & topics
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Book details

Publication
Published
November 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780192754844

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