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Author's Website
www.malorieblackman.co.uk/Illustrated By
Derek BrazellPublisher
Barrington Stoke LtdSuitable for Ages
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Publication date
23rd April 2009ISBN
9781842997970Children's Author 'Like-for-Like' recommendations
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Hostage: 4u2read
Written by: Malorie Blackman
Illustrated by: Derek Brazell
Part of the '4u2read' Series
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Julia Eccleshare's comment:
Reading age 7, interest age 9+. Malorie Blackman is one of the UK’s top contemporary children’s authors and this book, even though it’s only 64 pages long, is utterly gripping. The protagonist, Angela has been kidnapped. She’s blindfolded and alone and fears for her life but somehow in spite of her fear, she manages to escape. Perfect for struggling readers and it’s also dyslexia friendly. Readers of 9+ with a slightly younger reading age will get completely hooked.
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Synopsis
Hostage: 4u2read by Malorie BlackmanCan you imagine how frightened you would be if you were kidnapped? Angela is held to ransom and needs all her skill and bravery to survive.
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'Contemporary storylines, quirky thought bubbles and good illustrations make 4u2read a reading pleasure' - Cape Times
About The Author
Malorie Blackman had a variety of jobs before she became a full time writer and spent many years working as a Database Manager for Reuters travelling extensively within Europe and the United States.
After 82 rejection letters, her first novel, Not So Stupid!, was a selected title for the 1991 Feminist Book Fortnight, and Malorie participated in the first BBC TV Black Women’s Screenwriting Workshop in 1991. She has written a number of books for young readers including the Whizziwig series, which have been dramatised successfully for children’s television.
In her spare time, Malorie likes going to the cinema, the theatre and watching TV, enjoys playing computer and board games, and reads absolutely everything...except Westerns.
She lives with her husband and daughter in Kent along with a large collection of books, over 15,000 at the last count.
In the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2008, it was announced that Malorie is to receive an OBE for her contribution to children’s literature.
Malorie was awarded the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon award in 2005.
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