y separately published work icon The Mapmaker Chronicles series - author   children's fiction   children's   adventure  
Issue Details: First known date: 2014... 2014 The Mapmaker Chronicles
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  • Teachers' notes and other resources: http://themapmakerchronicles.com/

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y separately published work icon Race to the End of the World A. L. Tait , Sydney : Lothian , 2014 7981311 2014 single work children's fiction children's adventure

'A map of the world? Why did the King need one of those? Besides, everyone knew that if you went too far in either direction you'd fall off the edge, and if that didn't kill you Genesi the dragon of death would be waiting.

'The King is determined to discover what lies beyond the known world, and has promised a handsome prize to the ship's captain who can bring him a map of the whole globe. To do that, they'll need mapmakers - and 14-year-old Quinn is shocked to be one of the chosen. While his older brothers long for adventure, Quinn is content with a quiet life on the farm, but when word of his special talent gets out, he has no choice but to pack his bags and join the mismatched crew of slaves and stowaways on board the Libertas.

'The other competitors will do anything to win, but the greatest danger may come from the strange sea monster hot on their tail or the mysterious unchartered lands for which they are bound. Nobody knows what lies off the edge of the map, but Quinn is about to find out that it's more than anyone bargained for... (Publisher's abstract)

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y separately published work icon Prisoner of the Black Hawk A. L. Tait , Sydney : Lothian , 2015 8210872 2015 single work children's fiction children's adventure

'As the race to map the world continues, so does farmboy turned reluctant adventurer Quinn's voyage into the unknown. After docking in an exotic foreign port, Quinn is captured by ruthless Gelynion explorer Juan Forden. Is this the end of the race for Quinn - or just the beginning of another incredible adventure? The Mapmaker Chronicles continue in this rollicking story, filled with strange lands, dangerous creatures, secrets, pirates and fierce battles.' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Breath Of The Dragon A. L. Tait , Sydney : Lothian , 2015 9129324 2015 single work children's fiction children's adventure

'With a roar, the Deslonder dragged himself to his feet and turned on Quinn, pure fury in his eyes. Quinn knew that he had to win this fight, or else...

'Quinn, Ash, Zain and the crew of the Libertas are racing against the clock to get back to Verdania before the King's deadline. Will Quinn complete the first map of the whole world? Will Zain bring back enough treasure to satisfy the King? Will they make it in time?

'Or will their enemies stop them from returning home at all? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Beyond the Edge of the Map A. L. Tait , Sydney : Lothian , 2017 11635464 2017 single work children's fiction fantasy children's

'Quinn has finished his race around the world and is living a quiet life on the family farm, until he discovers that the King's enemies want to capture him. Quinn is forced to go on the run, taking to the high seas once more. Can he survive when he is double-crossed and left for dead?' (Publication summary)

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Al's Exciting Adventure 2014 single work interview
— Appears in: The Sunday Mail , 9 November 2014; (p. 2)
Al's Exciting Adventure 2014 single work interview
— Appears in: The Sunday Mail , 9 November 2014; (p. 2)
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