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STING

By Raymond Huber

A thrilling adventure story from a bee s point of view.

An action packed adventure story about a young honey bee called Ziggy who feels as though he is an outsider in his own hive. Sent by the Queen on a mission to discover how other bees live, Ziggy begins to unravel the clues to his own identity and the role of the bees in a secret military project.

  • Combines animal fantasy, science fiction and natural history for a unique fun story.
  • Exciting adventure story featuring an engaging characters with a strong anti-war theme.

About the author

Raymond Huber lives in Dunedin. He has been a social worker, gardener, primary school teacher, lecturer, and is currently a writer and editor. He's written Science and English textbooks and short stories for children. Sting, is his first novel for Walker Books Australia, was short-listed for the NZ Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults, Junior Fiction Category, 2010; and the Sir Julius Vogel Awards, Young Adult Category, 2010; as well as being a Storylines Notable Book, Junior Fiction Category, 2010

Awards

2010: New Zealand Post Book Award

Finalist in Junior Fiction Category

ISBN: 9781921150890
Imprint: WALKER BOOKS AUST
Distributor: Harper Collins Distribution Services for Australia and New Zealand
Binding: NS-PB
Release Date: April 1, 2009
Dimensions: 130 x 197mm, 160pp
Stock Status: STOCK
Australian RRP: $15.95
New Zealand RRP: $17.99
Stock Level: In Stock

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