3 Reasons Why You Should Read The Wonder Horse & The Deadly Diamond by Mark Greenwood

3 Reasons Why You Should Read The Wonder Horse & The Deadly Diamond by Mark Greenwood

What’s the book about?

The Wonder Horse

Recommended for: 

Ages 9+

Three reasons to read it: 

  1. Who needs a time machine when you’ve got the History Hunter? He’s your fearless guide, taking you back through time to investigate mysteries that have puzzled the world for generations. From royal treasure rooms to racetracks, you’ll follow the clues, ask the tough questions and maybe even crack the case. These books are a history adventure double-pack that’s cooler than any video game!
  2. These books sneak history into your brain like a ninja. You’ll pick up cool facts about genetics, royal families, racing legends, ancient curses and global events, all while being wrapped up in exciting stories. It’s like Indiana Jones met National Geographic. In The Wonder Horse, you’ll learn about the Great Depression, while in The Deadly Diamond, you’ll travel from India to Europe.
  3. The artwork in The Wonder Horse and The Deadly Diamond is next-level. Dramatic, detailed and sometimes a little spooky, the illustrations don’t just show the story, they pull you in. It’s like watching a movie while you read, with every page packed with visual clues to help solve each mystery. The artworks sticks with you, long after the final page.

Buy a copy of The Wonder Horse here.

Buy a copy of The Deadly Diamond here.

About the author:

Mark Greenwood is a history hunter. He enjoys searching for lost explorers and glittering treasure, delving into baffling mysteries and investigating famous cold cases. His award-winning books examining history and multicultural themes have been honoured internationally. Mark’s books, The Legend of Moondyne Joe and The Legend of Lasseter’s Reef won the West Australian Premier’s Award. The Happiness Box was a CBCA Honour Book. Simpson and His Donkey was also a CBCA Honour Book and a United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) Outstanding International Book.

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Publisher details

The Deadly Diamond
Author
Mark Greenwood
Publisher
Fremantle Press
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
03 June, 2025
ISBN
9781760995058

Synopsis

Over the centuries, the jinxed jewel has crossed oceans and continents, passing from thieves to commoners, kings and queens. Though immensely valuable, the diamond’s potency for bad luck is said to have its origins in an ancient curse. But are the dark meanings bestowed on ancient artifacts simply superstition? Or could a diamond truly leave behind a trail of misfortune …Join the History Hunter on a journey back in time as he sets out to untangle myth from fact, and trace the truly remarkable life of a legendary diamond.

Publisher details

The Wonder Horse
Author
Mark Greenwood
Publisher
Fremantle Press
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
03 June, 2025
ISBN
9781760995034

Synopsis

In the 1930s, the big chestnut horse was a national icon who brought joy to ordinary Australians during the Great Depression. In dark times, people with little reason for hope cheered him on. Under the care of his faithful handler, Tommy, Phar Lap won many sensational victories. But there were some who would stop at nothing to keep Phar Lap from winning.Join the History Hunter as he tackles a web of mysteries, from the intuition of a struggling horse trainer to the role of genetics, and the biggest mystery of all: how did Phar Lap really die?
Mark Greenwood
About the author

Mark Greenwood

Mark Greenwood's award-winning books examining history, myths and legends have been honoured in Australia and internationally. Simpson and His Donkey was a CBCA Honour Book. Jandamarra, illustrated by Terry Denton, was shortlisted for the CBCA Eve Pownall and the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Mark often teams with his wife, illustrator Frane Lessac, to produce books that promote history as well as an understanding of multicultural issues.

Books by Mark Greenwood

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