Other editions of book The Last Horse Race: Do You Dare?

Do You Dare fills a much-needed gap for engaging Austraian historical fiction for boy readers aged 8 to 12. These fast-paced, adventure-driven stories effortlessly bring to life so many facets of our past. But most importantly, they're compelling reads, driven by vivid action, great characters and some thrilling moments of jeopardy!From popular author, James Moloney, comes this gripping story, set in early Brisbane about a boy trying to escape his past.

Do you dare stick up for your mates? Ride a horse at breakneck speed? Risk your life for freedom? Within the rough and ready frontier settlement of Moreton Bay (which later became the city of Brisbane), Toby and his mates roam free, and linger at the fringes of the grown-up world. They are particularly interested in horse racing. But it’s a dangerous world, and when Toby decides to take part in a race through the streets, he doesn’t realize it will be a matter of life and death.