Articles liés à The Cuckoo Tree
L'édition de cet ISBN n'est malheureusement plus disponible.
Afficher les exemplaires de cette édition ISBN
The Cuckoo Tree Dido is marooned with the odd inhabitants of the Tegleaze estate. Soon suspicious things happen; a priceless possession is stolen, a boy kidnapped, a twin sister found and when Dido catches a glimpse of her father, she is sure she is in the midst of another plot. Full description
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Biographie de l'auteur :
Joan Aiken was born in Sussex in 1924. She was the daughter of the American poet, Conrad Aiken; her sister, Jane Aiken Hodge, is also a novelist. Before joining the 'family business' herself, Joan had a variety of jobs, including working for the BBC, the United Nations Information Centre and then as features editor for a short story magazine. Her first children's novel, The Kingdom of the Cave, was published in 1960.
Joan Aiken wrote over a hundred books for young readers and adults and is recognized as one of the classic authors of the twentieth century. Amanda Craig, writing in The Times, said, 'She was a consummate story-teller, one that each generation discovers anew.' Her best-known books are those in the James III saga, of which The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was the first title, published in 1962 and awarded the Lewis Carroll prize. Both that and Black Hearts in Battersea have been filmed. Her books are internationally acclaimed and she received the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the United States as well as the Guardian Award for Fiction in this country for The Whispering Mountain.
Joan Aiken was decorated with an MBE for her services to children's books. She died in 2004.
Quatrième de couverture :
Joan Aiken wrote over a hundred books for young readers and adults and is recognized as one of the classic authors of the twentieth century. Amanda Craig, writing in The Times, said, 'She was a consummate story-teller, one that each generation discovers anew.' Her best-known books are those in the James III saga, of which The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was the first title, published in 1962 and awarded the Lewis Carroll prize. Both that and Black Hearts in Battersea have been filmed. Her books are internationally acclaimed and she received the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the United States as well as the Guardian Award for Fiction in this country for The Whispering Mountain.
Joan Aiken was decorated with an MBE for her services to children's books. She died in 2004.
Dido Twite is back in England. But as soon as she sets foot on English soil, mischief awaits her. Marooned with strange inhabitants on the Tegleaze estate, she witnesses some suspicious goings-on: a priceless possession is stolen, a boy kidnapped, a twin sister found. And can she prevent a plot to put St. Paul's Cathedral in the Thames? Is another wicked Hanoverian conspiracy afoot?
'Immensely exciting, weird, and funny, Miss Aiken is at her best' The Evening Standard
'A magnificent historical extravaganza' Sunday Times
From the epic The Wolves of Willoughby Chase sequence
'Immensely exciting, weird, and funny, Miss Aiken is at her best' The Evening Standard
'A magnificent historical extravaganza' Sunday Times
From the epic The Wolves of Willoughby Chase sequence
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
- ÉditeurRed Fox
- Date d'édition2004
- ISBN 10 0099456656
- ISBN 13 9780099456650
- ReliureBroché
- Nombre de pages304
- Evaluation vendeur
Acheter neuf
En savoir plus sur cette édition
EUR 14,10
Frais de port :
Gratuit
Vers Etats-Unis
Meilleurs résultats de recherche sur AbeBooks
Image fournie par le vendeur
The Cuckoo Tree (Paperback)
Edité par
Penguin Random House Children's UK, London
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
Paperback
Quantité disponible : 1
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The fifth book in the classic `Wolves of Willoughby Chase' series in which Dido Twite is back home in England - and as soon as she sets foot on English soil mischief awaits! Published originally in 1971, now re-issued with a stunning new cover.While her friend Capt Hughes recovers from a carriage accident, Dido is marooned with the odd inhabitants of the Tegleaze estate. Soon suspicious things happen; a priceless possession is stolen, a boy kidnapped, a twin sister found and when Dido catches a glimpse of her rascally father in Petworth, she is sure she is in the midst of another wicked Hanoverian plot. Can she combat mass hypnotism, smugglers, and a gang of murderers to prevent the plot to put St Paul`s Cathedral in the River Thames? While her friend Capt Hughes recovers from a carriage accident, Dido is marooned with the odd inhabitants of the Tegleaze estate. a priceless possession is stolen, a boy kidnapped, a twin sister found and when Dido catches a glimpse of her rascally father in Petworth, she is sure she is in the midst of another wicked Hanoverian plot. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780099456650
Acheter neuf
EUR 14,10
Autre devise
Image d'archives
Cuckoo Tree [Soft Cover ]
Edité par
RED FOX BOOKS (RAND)
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
Soft Cover
Quantité disponible : 3
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre Soft Cover. Etat : new. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780099456650
Acheter neuf
EUR 15,93
Autre devise
Image d'archives
The Cuckoo Tree
Edité par
Penguin Random House Children's UK 2004-03-04, London
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
paperback
Quantité disponible : 5
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre paperback. Etat : New. Language: ENG. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780099456650
Acheter neuf
EUR 10,65
Autre devise
Image d'archives
The Cuckoo Tree
Edité par
Random House
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
Couverture souple
Quantité disponible : 1
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 3335970
Acheter neuf
EUR 8,54
Autre devise
Image d'archives
The Cuckoo Tree
Edité par
Random House Children's Publishers UK
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
Paperback / softback
Quantité disponible : 2
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre Paperback / softback. Etat : New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. While her friend Capt Hughes recovers from a carriage accident, Dido is marooned with the odd inhabitants of the Tegleaze estate. a priceless possession is stolen, a boy kidnapped, a twin sister found and when Dido catches a glimpse of her rascally father in Petworth, she is sure she is in the midst of another wicked Hanoverian plot. N° de réf. du vendeur B9780099456650
Acheter neuf
EUR 9,18
Autre devise
Image d'archives
The Cuckoo Tree (The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase Sequence)
Edité par
Red Fox
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
Paperback
Quantité disponible : 2
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre Paperback. Etat : New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780099456650-GDR
Acheter neuf
EUR 9,75
Autre devise
Image d'archives
The Cuckoo Tree (The Wolves of Willoughby Chase)
Edité par
Red Fox
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
Paperback
Quantité disponible : 2
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 259 pages. 7.80x5.08x0.79 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur __0099456656
Acheter neuf
EUR 8,84
Autre devise
Image d'archives
CUCKOO TREE_ THE (Wolves of Willoughby Chase)
Edité par
RED FOX BOOKS (RAND)
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
Couverture souple
Quantité disponible : > 20
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre Etat : New. In. N° de réf. du vendeur ria9780099456650_new
Acheter neuf
EUR 9,86
Autre devise
Image d'archives
The Cuckoo Tree
Edité par
Penguin Random House Children?s UK
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
Couverture souple
Quantité disponible : > 20
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre Etat : New. 2004. New Ed. Paperback. Dido is marooned with the odd inhabitants of the Tegleaze estate. Soon suspicious things happen; a priceless possession is stolen, a boy kidnapped, a twin sister found and when Dido catches a glimpse of her father, she is sure she is in the midst of another plot. Series: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Sequence. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222. . . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur V9780099456650
Acheter neuf
EUR 11,88
Autre devise
Image d'archives
The Cuckoo Tree
Edité par
Penguin Random House Children s UK
(2004)
ISBN 10 : 0099456656
ISBN 13 : 9780099456650
Neuf
Couverture souple
Quantité disponible : > 20
Vendeur :
Evaluation vendeur
Description du livre Etat : New. 2004. New Ed. Paperback. Dido is marooned with the odd inhabitants of the Tegleaze estate. Soon suspicious things happen; a priceless possession is stolen, a boy kidnapped, a twin sister found and when Dido catches a glimpse of her father, she is sure she is in the midst of another plot. Series: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Sequence. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. N° de réf. du vendeur V9780099456650
Acheter neuf
EUR 13,64
Autre devise