Awards

• Runner-up for Historical Association Young Quills Award 2023

Overview

Sara, Sanjeev and Salma are transported back in time to Xi'an, during a perilous trial pitting their wits against a formidable and violent foe who has escaped from his thousand-year imprisonment and is bent on revenge. Salma Mansour is a black belt in taekwondo, a skill she will need to stay alive. One second, she's in the British Museum, the next a thousand years away in a battle between the Saxons and Vikings. And she's supposed to help? Things momentarily brighten when she encounters Sara and Sanjeev, who seem to understand. They don't have much time to plan though; without warning, all three are transported to Xi'an, stronghold of Chan, a wealthy gang leader bent on immortality. Chan has kidnapped world-famous geneticist Lin Dan and assembled fragments of an ancient magic. Chan will stop at nothing to fulfil his dream… even if it means releasing forces far beyond his control. The Three Hares must work together to defeat Chan and the power that controls him... or else. AUTHORS: Scott Lauder was born in Ayrshire, Scotland. Having taught in Greece, Japan, and England, he now lives with his wife and four cats in the UAE where he teaches English. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and drinking good coffee. His other books include The Right Thing, A Single Shot, and The Boy-King Tutankhamun. David Ross has travelled and taught throughout Asia since he first moved there in 1987. He currently teaches in upstate NY, where he lives with his wife and two sons. At present, he is wrapping up two projects: Pastimes, encounters with a Stone Age people, and Dim, a detective novel. SELLING POINTS: . Stand-alone novel, part of the historical fantasy series The Three Hares . Fast-paced, action-packed and immersive middle-grade adventure story . Rich in mythology, history, and adventure; The Terracotta Horse will thrill its readers, young and old, every twist of the way . Strong historical elements that ground the adventure amongst real works of art and historical characters and events . Diverse protagonists and settings: the story weaves from present day London to Xi'an, home of the Terracotta Army

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Salma Mansour hopes she'll never have to use her black belt taekwondo skills in real life, but that's before she's thrust into a time travel science fiction timeslip adventure. Part of the Three Hares series, The Terracotta Horse is a cracking middle-grade novel, with a fast-moving, rollercoaster action and dialogue-driven plot. A heady mix of science fiction, ancient magic, and life or death period combat, spanning thousands of miles and thousands of years, this will appeal to history and science fiction readers in KS3. -Tom Tolkien, School Reading List; Steeped in history, mystery and ancient magic, The Terracotta Horse - the latest book in The Three Hares series - is a rip-roaring adventure for readers who love fast-paced action with interesting characters and oodles of atmosphere. Joanne Owen, LoveReading4Kids

"""Salma Mansour hopes she'll never have to use her black belt taekwondo skills in real life, but that's before she's thrust into a time travel science fiction timeslip adventure. Part of the Three Hares series, The Terracotta Horse is a cracking middle-grade novel, with a fast-moving, rollercoaster action and dialogue-driven plot. A heady mix of science fiction, ancient magic, and life or death period combat, spanning thousands of miles and thousands of years, this will appeal to history and science fiction readers in KS3."" -Tom Tolkien, School Reading List; ""Steeped in history, mystery and ancient magic, The Terracotta Horse - the latest book in The Three Hares series - is a rip-roaring adventure for readers who love fast-paced action with interesting characters and oodles of atmosphere."" Joanne Owen, LoveReading4Kids"

Author Information

Scott Lauder was born in Ayrshire, Scotland. Having taught in Greece, Japan, and England, he now lives with his wife and four cats in the UAE where he teaches English. His wife is Indian, and they both enjoy hiking and drinking good coffee. His other books include The Right Thing, A Single Shot, and The Boy-King Tutankhamun. David Ross taught in Asia for over ten years and still teaches summer school in the region. He has a doctorate in education and currently teaches English in secondary school in upstate NY, where he lives with his wife and two sons.

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