Book 3 in a fast-paced, action-packed and cinematic series - rich in mythology, history, and adventure. Fifteen year old Salma Mansour is an expert in taekwondo, a skill she now needs to stay alive. One second, she's in the British Museum, the next she is transported back a thousand years to the vicious Battle of Maldon between the Saxons and the Vikings... Things brighten momentarily when she encounters Sara and Sanjeev, who seem to understand this extraordinary time slip. They don't have much time to plan though; without warning, all three are transported to Xi'an, home of the Terracotta Warriors and stronghold of Chan, a wealthy gang leader bent on immortality. Chan has kidnapped world-famous geneticist Lin Dan and assembled fragments of an ancient magic to empower him. Chan will stop at nothing to fulfil his dream...even if it means releasing evil forces far beyond his control... In this epic final instalment, The Three Hares, Sara, Sanjeev and Salma, must work together to defeat Chan and the power that controls him, or else... Also reads as a standalone.

About the Author
Scott Lauder was born in Ayrshire, Scotland. Having taught in Greece, Japan, and England, he now lives with his wife and four cats in the UAE where he teaches English. His wife is Indian, and they both enjoy hiking and drinking good coffee. His other books include The Right Thing, A Single Shot, and The Boy-King Tutankhamun. David Ross taught in Asia for over ten years and still teaches summer school in the region. He has a doctorate in education and currently teaches English in secondary school in upstate NY, where he lives with his wife and two sons.

Reviews
"Salma Mansour hopes she'll never have to use her black belt taekwondo skills in real life, but that's before she's thrust into a time travel science fiction timeslip adventure. Part of the Three Hares series, The Terracotta Horse is a cracking middle-grade novel, with a fast-moving, rollercoaster action and dialogue-driven plot. A heady mix of science fiction, ancient magic, and life or death period combat, spanning thousands of miles and thousands of years, this will appeal to history and science fiction readers in KS3." -Tom Tolkien, School Reading List; "Steeped in history, mystery and ancient magic, The Terracotta Horse - the latest book in The Three Hares series - is a rip-roaring adventure for readers who love fast-paced action with interesting characters and oodles of atmosphere." Joanne Owen, LoveReading4Kids


Awards
Runner-up for Historical Association Young Quills Award 2023.



Book Information
ISBN 9781911107194
Author Scott Lauder
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Neem Tree Press Limited
Publisher Neem Tree Press Limited