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This is an adventure story for adults and young adults. It is a breathlessly exciting page-turner, in the long tradition of quest stories. The complex and shifting relationships of the three main protagonists – Alex and James, and their engaging girl companion Bim – are put to the test as…

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1 author picked Himalayan Heist as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this unusual story. I learnt about Nepal, its flora and fauna and the issues facing the people and animals. The relationships between the children grows as the story progresses and they face new challenges. There's action all through the book and you're never sure how they're going to get out of some scary situations. I particularly liked the audio presentation of the story and the sound effects which add so much atmosphere to the story. It's one of those stories that you think about afterwards, not just because it's a great tale, but because it deals with poaching…

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