Frederic Triumphs: Review Fearless Frederic by Felice Arena

Frederic Triumphs: Review Fearless Frederic by Felice Arena

Fearless Frederic, the latest book by much-loved Australian writer Felice Arena, is a wonderful concoction of adventure, murder, theft, revenge, heroism and of great friends who help each other overcome the odds.

Frederic’s father, a night guard at the world-famous Louvre in Paris has always encouraged him to be brave and show others what he is made of. His father’s dream is that one day Frederic will become a boxer, but Frederic is not so sure.

The life of a boxer would give him a chance to rise above the poverty he lives in with his seamstress mother and security guard father. Frederic however, has a gift for handling difficult horses and wants to pursue a job at the stables.

When, as a birthday treat, Frederic is allowed to accompany his father to work, he is excited and overwhelmed by the amazing art works that his father shows him, but the night rapidly takes a tragic turn when Frederic and his father happen upon a group of thieves in the process of stealing one of the priceless artworks.

Immediately his father swings into action but Frederic is scared and flees to seek help, leaving his father to deal with the three men on his own. While he is only a thirteen-year-old boy, Frederic shoulders the blame for the death of his father that night.

The now family of two struggle on together until floods engulf the city of Paris and they find themselves not only without a father and husband, but also homeless. In the face of extreme adversity, Frederic begins to find courage and sees a way to begin living up to his father’s aspirations for him.

Despite the rising flood-waters Frederic and new friends Claire and Thierry set out to rescue an old lady’s cat, a child who has fallen down a stormwater drain and fend off looters and pick pockets. With his new-found bravery, there is no challenge he won’t take on. That is, until he comes face to face with his father’s killers.

Fearless Frederic is high adventure, fast paced and hard to put down. Dealing with courage, loyalty, integrity and true friendship, this book offers many valuable lessons for kids to take away while enjoying the entertaining, fast-moving plot.

It’s easy to see why Felice Arena, author of the huge bestselling Specky Magee series, is a hit with young readers.

Purchase Fearless Frederic here

Felice Arena is one of Australia’s best-loved children’s writers. He is the author and creator of many popular and award-winning children’s books for all ages, including the acclaimed historical adventure The Boy and the Spy, the bestselling Specky Magee books and the popular Andy Roid and Sporty Kid series.

 

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Publisher details

Paris
Author
Paris Hilton
Publisher
HarperCollins
Genre
Biography and Memoir
Released
15 March, 2023
ISBN
9780008524470

Synopsis

Heiress. Party girl. Problem child. Selfie taker. Model. Reality star. Self-created.

The labels attached to Paris Hilton.

Founder. Entrepreneur. Pop Culture Maker. Innovator. Survivor. Activist. Daughter. Sister. Wife. Mother.

The roles Paris embraces as a fully realized woman. Paris rose to prominence as an heiress to the Hilton hotel empire but cultivated her fame and fortune as the IT Girl of the aughts, a time marked by the burgeoning 24-hour entertainment news cycle and the advent of the celebrity blog. Using her celebrity brand, Paris set in motion her innovative business ventures, while being the constant target of tabloid culture that dismissively wrote her off as “famous for being famous.” With tenacity, sharp business acumen and grit, she built a global empire and, in the process, became a truly modern icon beloved around the world.

Now, with courage, honesty, and humour, Paris Hilton is ready to take stock, place it all in context and share her story with the world. Separating the creation from the creator, the brand from the ambassador, Paris: The Memoir strips away all we thought we knew about a celebrity icon, taking us back to a privileged childhood lived through the lens of undiagnosed ADHD, a teenage rebellion that triggered a panicked – and perilous – decision by her parents. Led to believe they were saving their child’s life, Paris’s mother and father had her kidnapped and saw her sent to a series of ‘emotional growth boarding schools’, where she survived almost two years of verbal, physical and sexual abuse. In the midst of a hell we now call the ‘troubled teen industry’, Paris created a beautiful inner world where the ugliness couldn’t touch her. She came out, resolving to trust no-one but herself as she transformed that fantasy world into a multibillion-dollar reality.

Recounting her perilous journey through pre-#MeToo sexual politics with grace, dignity and just the right amount of sass. Paris: The Memoir tracks the evolution of celebrity culture through the story of the figure at its leading edge, full of defining moments and marquee names. Most important, Paris shows us her path to peace while she challenges us to question our role in her story and in our own.

Welcome to Paris.

Felice Arena
About the author

Felice Arena

Felice Arena is one of Australia's best-loved children's writers. He is the author and creator of many popular and award-winning children's books for all ages, including Whippersnapper, the bestselling Specky Magee books and the popular Andy Roid series. For more information about Felice and his books visit his website at: felicearena.com

Books by Felice Arena

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  1. Kathryn says:

    What age group is this book recommended for?

    • Andy kellymaison piano says:

      Fearless Fredric will appeal to almost everyone . Its a rip roaring yarn that takes you on an epic journey through Paris. Intrigue and murder… friendship and kindness .it’s gripping stuff crocodiles and stolen gems etc its fun and fast paced . I highly recommend it ..