1 / 7The Beast Beyond the Fence: The Breakfast Club Adventures, Book 1
The Beast Beyond the Fence is the first book in Marcus Rashford’s The Breakfast Club Adventures series. Twelve-year-old Marcus and his new friends investigate what lies beyond the school fence after his football disappears, in an illustrated spooky mystery written with Alex Falase-Koya.
At a glance
- A school mystery follows Marcus and friends investigating the other side of a fence to recover a football.
- The listing recommends the book for children aged 8 and over and describes it as illustrated.
- Written by Marcus Rashford with Alex Falase-Koya, with illustrations by Marta Kissi.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A spooky mystery and school-friend group give young readers a clear, accessible adventure premise.
- Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and simple to read, with a pace some readers say allows them to finish it in under two hours.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Series position | 1 (The Breakfast Club Adventures, 1) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Macmillan Children's Books |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Edition | Main Market |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529076622 |
| Reading age | 7 - 10 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 12.95 x 1.65 x 19.69 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 198 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Children aged 8 and over looking for an illustrated school mystery with spooky elements.
- Readers who may enjoy a fast-moving story about friendship, football and investigating a mystery.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a non-fiction book or a story without spooky elements.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is broadly positive about the engaging story, readability and pacing, with the book also described as suitable for children, particularly seven-year-olds. Some customers report finishing it in under two hours. For readers seeking a substantial page count, the listed 272 pages are worth noting, although reported reading time will vary.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging and easy to read.
- Feedback highlights the plot, pacing and suitability for children.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Beast Beyond the Fence about?
Twelve-year-old Marcus loses his football over a school fence, then joins the Breakfast Club Investigators with Stacey, Lise and Asim to discover what is on the other side.
Is this the first book in a series?
Yes. It is listed as book one in The Breakfast Club Adventures.
What age is the book recommended for?
The listing recommends it for children aged 8 and over. Its customer-derived reading-age detail says 7 - 10 years, so suitability will depend on the reader.
Who wrote and illustrated the book?
The listing credits Marcus Rashford and Alex Falase-Koya as writers and Marta Kissi for the illustrations.
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