GLOBAL GANG AND THE
LAND OF THE TIGER , by Sussex author, Patricia Martin A thrilling
adventure story that highlights the real threats to wild tigers from
poaching and other pressures on their jungle homes. (Profits from
sales will be donated to wild tiger conservation). Five young
wildlife lovers from around the world, including Tamsin from Seaford,
East Sussex ‘meet’ on the Internet and form a chat group dubbed
‘Global Gang.’ When their Indian friend invites them on a tiger
safari, Tamsin,13, Arun, 10, Jake, 14, Renata, 12 and Ashenafi, 11
meet in person. But soon disaster strikes. Lost in the jungle, the
gang is in danger from wild tigers and ruthless poachers who prey on
these magnificent animals. Back home in Sussex, Tamsin’s arch-enemy
plots to oust her from the tiger role in their school’s new musical
‘Wild Cats’ – with frightening consequences. Along the way,
readers experience Delhi, India’s amazing capital city, and the
white-hot countryside of Rajasthan, where wild tigers roam. Plus they
find out how the power of music could help save wild cats around the
world.
For confident readers aged 10 plus; also of interest to adults.
The book would make a lovely Christmas or birthday gift