Description
The fifth story in the fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series from Sir Chris Hoy.
The Hercules' Hopefuls are going to the Nationals, and not even Wallace's Winners competing too can wipe the smiles off their faces. But then disaster strikes in training. To stand a chance of beating the Velociraptors, the terrifying all-girls speed squad, Wesley and Fergus will need to work together. It's Fergus's biggest challenge yet - well, apart from breaking Dad out of the Dungeon of Despair in Nevermore, that is . . .
Written with award-winning author Joanna Nadin, with fantastic illustrations from Clare Elsom.
The fifth story in the fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series from Sir Chris Hoy
About the Author
Sir Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy MBE was born and raised in Edinburgh. He raced BMX until he was 14. Chris won his first world medal in 1999 - a silver in the Team Sprint - and has won 11 world and two Commonwealth titles to date. Chris won his first Olympic gold medal in Athens in 2004 and went on to win three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. In 2012 at his home Olympic Games in London, Chris won his fifth and sixth gold medals- in the Keirin and Team Sprint- becoming Great Britain's most successful Olympic athlete of all time with six gold medals and one silver. Chris was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2008 and awarded a Knighthood in 2009. Follow Chris at www.chrishoy.com or on Twitter: @chrishoy
Joanna Nadin
Joanna Nadin is the author of more than 70 books for children and young people. She has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and is a former broadcast journalist and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister. She lives in Bath. Follow Joanna at www.joannanadin.com on Twitter: @joannanadin
Reviews
Champion cyclist Chris Hoy breathes his passion for cycling into this entertaining and imaginative adventure about an ordinary boy and his big cycling dreams. * The Guardian *
Children's books with a cycling theme . . . bursting with fun and imagination -- Lorraine Kelly * The Sun *
'Sir Chris has a genuine and warm manner about him that endeared him to his young audience here. What's more his messages of the importance of team work, determination and dedication are surely excellent ones for this new generation that he is trying to reach. If you have youngsters that you'd like to inspire with cycling, get into reading or even both, Flying Fergus could well be the way to do it.' * Ride Velo *
'This is a hugely relevant read for everyone, and I do hope Chris and Jo will pair up in the future again as they make a great writing duo, especially with Clare's illustrations!' * Nayu's Reading Corner *
the fantastically fun magical cycling adventure series from Olympic champion Sir Chis Hoy. * The Guardian *
Book Information
ISBN 9781848125773
Author Sir Chris Hoy
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Piccadilly Press
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Series Flying Fergus
Weight(grams) 109g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 7mm
