About the book
A girl determined to follow her dream persuades two friends to join her for an off-the-grid adventure that becomes a survival story as they confront storms, illness, injury, and a gang of international jewel thieves.
Desperate to meet up with her unpredictable father, quiet Alice persuades two friends to abandon their boarding school’s orienteering exercise and head for a remote, inaccessible island. As they confront storms, illness, injury, and a gang of international jewel thieves, the quest tests their courage and loyalty and strengthens the bonds of friendship. Readers will cheer the runaways on, laugh with them at their foibles, and share Alice’s pleasure in overcoming the obstacles that stand in her way. This combination adventure, school story, and family story will delight fans of all three genres.
What happens when a school camping trip turns into a high-stakes treasure hunt?
- Boarding School Adventure: When quiet Alice persuades her friends Jesse and Fergus to ditch their school’s orienteering trip, they trade their compasses for a dangerous quest on a remote Scottish island.
- Found Family: Tested by storms and secrets, the trio must rely on each other, discovering that friendship is the ultimate survival tool when you’re on the run.
- High-Stakes Mystery: A shadowy gang of international jewel thieves is on their trail, and Alice is carrying a secret that could get them all into deep trouble.
- A Classic Coming of Age Story: A story about finding your own courage, learning who to trust, and discovering that the greatest adventures are the ones that change you forever.
Editions of Talent for Trouble
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781328580788
- EBook
- ISBN 9780358164364
Read an Excerpt
A girl determined to follow her dream persuades two friends to join her for an off-the-grid adventure that becomes a survival story as they confront storms, illness, injury, and a gang of international jewel thieves.
Desperate to meet up with her unpredictable father, quiet Alice persuades two friends to abandon their boarding school’s orienteering exercise and head for a remote, inaccessible island. As they confront storms, illness, injury, and a gang of international jewel thieves, the quest tests their courage and loyalty and strengthens the bonds of friendship. Readers will cheer the runaways on, laugh with them at their foibles, and share Alice’s pleasure in overcoming the obstacles that stand in her way. This combination adventure, school story, and family story will delight fans of all three genres.
What happens when a school camping trip turns into a high-stakes treasure hunt?
- Boarding School Adventure: When quiet Alice persuades her friends Jesse and Fergus to ditch their school’s orienteering trip, they trade their compasses for a dangerous quest on a remote Scottish island.
- Found Family: Tested by storms and secrets, the trio must rely on each other, discovering that friendship is the ultimate survival tool when you’re on the run.
- High-Stakes Mystery: A shadowy gang of international jewel thieves is on their trail, and Alice is carrying a secret that could get them all into deep trouble.
- A Classic Coming of Age Story: A story about finding your own courage, learning who to trust, and discovering that the greatest adventures are the ones that change you forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talent for Trouble about?
A girl determined to follow her dream persuades two friends to join her for an off-the-grid adventure that becomes a survival story as they confront storms, illness, injury, and a gang of international jewel thieves.
Desperate to meet up with her unpredictable father, quiet Alice persuades two friends to abandon their boarding school’s orienteering exercise and head for a remote, inaccessible island. As they confront storms, illness, injury, and a gang of international jewel thieves, the quest tests their courage and loyalty and strengthens the bonds of friendship. Readers will cheer the runaways on, laugh with them at their foibles, and share Alice’s pleasure in overcoming the obstacles that stand in her way. This combination adventure, school story, and family story will delight fans of all three genres.
What happens when a school camping trip turns into a high-stakes treasure hunt?
- Boarding School Adventure: When quiet Alice persuades her friends Jesse and Fergus to ditch their school’s orienteering trip, they trade their compasses for a dangerous quest on a remote Scottish island.
- Found Family: Tested by storms and secrets, the trio must rely on each other, discovering that friendship is the ultimate survival tool when you’re on the run.
- High-Stakes Mystery: A shadowy gang of international jewel thieves is on their trail, and Alice is carrying a secret that could get them all into deep trouble.
- A Classic Coming of Age Story: A story about finding your own courage, learning who to trust, and discovering that the greatest adventures are the ones that change you forever.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Talent for Trouble?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Adventurers and outlaws > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pirates
Where can I read a sample of Talent for Trouble?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781328580788
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Talent for Trouble?
Natasha Farrant
Who is the Publisher of the book Talent for Trouble?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Talent for Trouble is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781328580788) and ebook(ISBN 9780358164364)
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