1836: Fighting Bones
Irish brothers Danny and Declan Sheehan are inmates at Tasmania's Point Puer prison for convict boys in 1836. When tragedy strikes and the prison bully is on the rampage, escape is their only chance to survive . . . But will they dare?
It's an adventure in history. Do you dare?
About the Do You Dare? Series
Books in series order
- 1.1841: The Bushranger's Boys(2014)
- 2.1931: Tough Times(2014)
- 3.1836: Fighting Bones(2014)
- 4.1844: The Last Horse Race(2014)
- 5.1854: Eureka Boys(2015)
- 6.1915: Jimmy's War(2015)
Reading age: 8+ years
Do You Dare? fills a much-needed gap for engaging Australian historical fiction for boys aged 8 to 12, but are proving popular with many girls as well.
These fast-paced, adventure-driven stories effortlessly bring to life so many facets of our past. But most importantly, they're compelling reads, driven by vivid action, great characters and some thrilling moments of jeopardy!
Similar to the already popular Our Australian Girl series, Do You Dare? blends historical fact with engaging fiction to create a fun, informative series that both parents and kids will love.