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Prove yourself a hero follows Jonathan as he rides home on the bike after a guitar lesson, only to be taken against his will in England. Raised in a tight‑knit community, the young protagonist faces the shock of abduction and must navigate clues, emotions, and danger. As a young hero in a mystery‑and‑detective tale, Jonathan’s bravery and yearning for freedom emerge, while readers see how he confronts both external threats and internal behavioral challenges.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: K. M. Peyton
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