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A fun, fast-paced, illustrated racing adventure, appealing to motorsports fans, emergent readers and all children who like a great story* “Do not try to cheat. You will be caught!” *That’s the ever-so-friendly message waiting for the racing teams when they arrive on Rumblemore Island for the Mash-Up Machines racing competition – a thrilling series of electric, recycled car races through wild terrain.But who would think of cheating?Not Lexie, the brave young navigator. And not her friend Jace, the boy who loves fixing up old machines.But what about Mr Deesol Dragg? He’s already rich (you should see his super-powered car!) and now it seems he will stop at nothing to become famous too.But he wouldn’t cheat to win… would he?**The Fantastic Electric Mash-up Machines is a thrilling adventure that will have young readers gripped from the opening page! **

Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fellow villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows he must tell Ada the truth about her real identity – something he has kept hidden to protect his daughter from danger. Ada must now travel deep into the forest and discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, connect with her past and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on a journey which will test her strength to the limit – with just her friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her.Children of the Benin Kingdom is fast paced adventure story, set in one of Africa’s most fascinating civilisations, the Edo Kingdom of Benin. Written by British Nigerian author Dinah Orji, the book appeals to any child that likes to be transported to another world and is about friendship, loyalty and the bonds of family. The story is rich in historical detail and the cultural traditions of West Africa and as accurate historical fiction it is also perfect for celebrating Black history.Reviews "This is a gripping adventure story that offers something fresh and original to the middle grade historical fiction market." Books for Topics, children’s fiction reviews blog“A riveting historical adventure… as much about friendship and loyalty and the bonds of family as a quest for identity." Books for Keeps, children’s fiction magazine“When reading this book, you become completely absorbed into the culture of the West African people … because the story is rich and gripping.” Reading Zone, children’s fiction reviews blog