Blade 5: Fighting Back

Another thrilling instalment in the startlingly compelling series from one of the UK's top writers for teenagers.

• Fifth of a series, with cliffhanger endings and mysteries to carry the reader from book to book.
• A new direction for this enormously popular Carnegie Medal-winner.
• Engaging voice and central character that readers will identify and sympathise with.
• Short, accessible books to tempt even reluctant boy readers.
• Pacy and gripping, and packed with action.

"[Praise for the first Blade book, Playing Dead]: 'stunning new thriller " - Becky Stradwick, Publishing News

"a fast read...full of suspense" - Books for Keeps

"It was a thrilling and exhilarating novel and I would give it 10 out of 10 in a star rating" - Lee Mein, Firrhill High, Teen Titles

"As sharp as its title suggests, this is a relentless and brilliant page turner" - The Bookseller

"[Praise for the third Blade book, Breaking Free:] 'I absolutely love these books...There's such an energetic buzz about them" - Jill Murphy, The BookBag

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