Children's Books: Take the risk and reap the rewards with these adventures

August books are here to get young readers interested in adventures on paper, writes Ruth Concannon

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While this summer has got off to a soggy start, there are plenty of new releases for children and teens to keep boredom at bay this August.

This month’s round-up features stories of risk and reward, as characters face the danger of an ancient pirate treasure hunt, test the limits of science, catch thieves, solve mysteries, and (most daring of all) try to go hiking in the Irish summer!