The Explorer
Katherine Rundell
Ages 9–12
The Explorer
Katherine Rundell
For readers interested in adventure, courage, friendship and perseverance, compare The Explorer by Katherine Rundell. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
Novel2017
Novel · ages 9–12
The Good Thieves
Choose The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about courage, adventure, friendship and justice.
FormatNovel
First published2019
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