Do YOU have what it takes to win the Race? ‘You’ll LOVE racing to Imagination Island!’ MAZ EVANS

‘Joyful!’ JENNY MCLACHLAN

‘Riotously fun!’ HANNAH GOLD

Luca and his teammates have three more challenges to face in this THIRD leg of the Race! They must crack jokes in Laughter Lagoon, ride giant space hoppers along Silly String Street, and finally, join in a game of Hide and Seek in a crumbling Roman-style coliseum, where if you are found, you are turned to stone…

Who will lose this time, and leave the Race FOREVER?

About the Author

Mel Taylor-Bessent

Mel has been writing stories for as long as she can remember. She followed her passion for writing into university, and after graduating with a Creative Writing degree, she set up her own company at the age of 22 and ran creative writing after school clubs for children aged 7+.

A few years later, she developed Authorfy – one of the UK's most-used literacy platforms that brings children closer to their favourite authors, and has gone on to host a 'Write for Fun' YouTube channel that boosts writing for pleasure. In addition to all of Mel's books becoming bestsellers, her debut 'The Christmas Carrolls' was chosen for the Blue Peter Book Club in 2023, and Mel was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award 2025 for having the most impact on literacy in the UK.