Mistress Masham's Repose

Informationen zum Autor T. H. White (1906-1964) was an English author best known for his sequence of Arthurian novels, The Once and Future King , first published together in 1958. One of his most memorable stories is the first of that series, The Sword in the Stone , published as a stand-alone book in 1938. Klappentext T. H. White (1906-1964) was an English author best known for his sequence of Arthurian novels, The Once and Future King , first published together in 1958. One of his most memorable stories is the first of that series, The Sword in the Stone , published as a stand-alone book in 1938. Zusammenfassung 'One of the finest, most magical and extraordinary children's books ever written.' - Anne Fine, author and former Children's Laureate Ten-year-old orphan Maria lives in her ancestors' crumbling mansion. Exploring the grounds one day, Maria discovers a wild, half-forgotten island in the middle of a neglected lake - and an extraordinary secret. For the island is home to a community of tiny people - the Lilliputians that Gulliver first met on his famous travels. But as Maria grows closer to her new friends, her own life is in grave danger. Her wicked governess and the cruel vicar are plotting to steal her rightful inheritance - and they will stop at nothing. How can Maria keep the Lilliputians safe, while protecting herself? Cover illustration by Jill Murphy, creator of The Worst Witch series.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: T. H. White, T H White, T. H. White
• Verlag: Puffin UK
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: 7 bis 9 Jahre
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 07.07.2016
• EAN: 9780141368733
• ISBN: 978-0-14-136873-3
• Seiten: 368
• Abmessung: 129 mm x 198 mm x 22 mm
• Serien: Puffin Books; A Puffin Book; A Puffin Book; Puffin Books; Puffin Book
• Themen: Kinder- und Jugendbücher > Kinderbücher bis 11 Jahre; Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Interest age: from c 7 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction