The Girl Who Raced the World: Journey Into the Jungle
Ages 9 to 12
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22 October 2026
Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Synopsis
FROM TALENTED NEW VOICE, NAT HARRISON, AUTHOR OF THE GIRL WHO RACED THE WORLD COMES A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FEATURING MAGGIE, PASSEPARTOUT AND PHILEAS FOGG!
'A rip-roaring page-turning adventure. Storytelling at its best!' - Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear
When a stranger turns up on the doorstep of No. 7 Savile Row, Maggie and her friends must embark on a new daring adventure, this time to South America. They are on a mission to find Amelia West, the one person in the world who Maggie is most desperate to meet. But soon find that their search for answers only uncovers more questions.
Why has Amelia disappeared? Who else is searching for her? And why does trouble find them at every turn? With the help of old and new friends, Maggie finds herself in another race across the world, but this time there's much more at stake than a wager. She must unravel the mystery and find Amelia, before it's too late.
Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Eva Ibbotson and Katherine Rundell, this historical adventure is a breathtaking race around the world - to the heart of Brazil.
'A compelling mystery wrapped in a charming adventure across seas and rivers up mountains on mules and deep into the jungle! Add to that a fabulous cast of characters and some seriously atmospheric storytelling and you have a splendid tale indeed. Magnifique!' - Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables
'A great adventure from a wonderful storyteller' - Natasha Farrant, author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
'A rip-roaring page-turning adventure. Storytelling at its best!' - Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear
When a stranger turns up on the doorstep of No. 7 Savile Row, Maggie and her friends must embark on a new daring adventure, this time to South America. They are on a mission to find Amelia West, the one person in the world who Maggie is most desperate to meet. But soon find that their search for answers only uncovers more questions.
Why has Amelia disappeared? Who else is searching for her? And why does trouble find them at every turn? With the help of old and new friends, Maggie finds herself in another race across the world, but this time there's much more at stake than a wager. She must unravel the mystery and find Amelia, before it's too late.
Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Eva Ibbotson and Katherine Rundell, this historical adventure is a breathtaking race around the world - to the heart of Brazil.
'A compelling mystery wrapped in a charming adventure across seas and rivers up mountains on mules and deep into the jungle! Add to that a fabulous cast of characters and some seriously atmospheric storytelling and you have a splendid tale indeed. Magnifique!' - Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables
'A great adventure from a wonderful storyteller' - Natasha Farrant, author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
Details
22 October 2026
288 pages
9781835878835
Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Reviews
“I adored this book. A beautifully written, heart-stopping adventure that had me glued to the page. Wonderful characters, lush landscapes, sublime storytelling.”Judith Eagle, Judith Eagle
“A great adventure from a wonderful storyteller”Natasha Farrant, Natasha Farrant
“A gorgeous mix of jungle adventures, skulduggery, food and friendship. Perfect!”Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick, Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
“A rip-roaring, page-turning adventure. Storytelling at its best!”Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear, Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear
