Titles in This Set The Best Birthday Bike The Great Cycle Challenge The Big Biscuit Bike Off The Championship Cheats The Winning Team The Cycle Search and Rescue The Wreck-It Race Trouble on the Track Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781848128767 Publisher: Piccadilly Press Age Range: 5-8 years Overview Get young readers pedalling through eight thrilling adventures with the Flying Fergus series, written by Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy alongside award-winning author Joanna Nadin. Fergus Hamilton is a boy obsessed with bikes, whose magical second-hand cycle whisks him between everyday team races and the strange land of Nevermore, where his father is held prisoner. Packed with friendship, teamwork and page-turning action, this complete eight-book paperback set is a brilliant gift for newly independent readers who love sport and adventure. About the Books This collection follows Fergus Hamilton from his first ride on a battered second-hand bike to the highs and lows of competitive cycling with his team, the Hercules' Hopefuls. In The Best Birthday Bike , Fergus discovers his bike has an extraordinary secret: pedalling backwards transports him to Nevermore, a world where cycling is banned and his dad is held prisoner. Across the following seven stories - The Great Cycle Challenge , The Big Biscuit Bike Off , The Championship Cheats , The Winning Team , The Cycle Search and Rescue , The Wreck-It Race and Trouble on the Track - Fergus juggles district and national championships with daring missions to rescue his father, aided by loyal friends including Princess Lily and Unlucky Luke. Each story blends real cycling detail with magic, humour and heart, echoing the determination that made Sir Chris Hoy one of Britain's greatest Olympians. Illustrated by Clare Elsom, the books are accessible chapter books with short chapters and lively pacing, widely praised for encouraging a love of both reading and cycling among young fans. All eight Flying Fergus paperback adventures in one great-value set Written by Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy with Joanna Nadin Fast-paced chapter books ideal for readers aged 5-8 Encourages a love of reading and cycling alike Illustrated throughout by Clare Elsom A brilliant gift for bike-mad kids About the Author Sir Chris Hoy is Great Britain's most successful Olympic cyclist, with six gold medals to his name. Passionate about inspiring young people to read and get active on bikes, he co-writes Flying Fergus with Joanna Nadin, an award-winning children's author known for warm, funny storytelling. Together they bring authentic cycling detail and real excitement to Fergus's adventures, illustrated by Clare Elsom, whose artwork brings Fergus's world to life for young readers. Why You'll Love This Flying Fergus Set With eight action-packed stories in one collection, this set is perfect for keeping young cycling fans entertained for months. Real sporting insight from an Olympic champion, likeable characters and a dash of magic make it an irresistible read for reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK paperback edition with UK ISBN as stated.