EARWIG AND THE WITCH by Diana Wynne Jones (English) Paperback Book

Description: EARWIG AND THE WITCH by Diana Wynne Jones Everyone knows that orphanages are horrible places. But Earwig has a surprising amount of power over everyone else at St Morwalds Home for Children, and loves it there. So the last thing she wants is to be sent to live with the very strange Bella Yaga… FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Everyone knows that orphanages are horrible places. But Earwig has a surprising amount of power over everyone else at St Morwalds Home for Children, and loves it there. So the last thing she wants is to be sent to live with the very strange Bella Yaga… Earwig was left at St Morwalds as a baby. Unlike the other children, she loves it there, mostly because she has the run of the place and seems to be able to persuade people to do as she wants. Then one day Earwig is chosen to live with a very strange couple: Bella Yaga, her new mother, is actually a horrible witch. Earwig will need all her ingenuity (and some help from a talking cat) to survive…With terrific line drawings that perfectly complement Dianas witty, magical story, this is sure to appeal to a new generation of fans. Notes Everyone knows that orphanages are horrible places. But Earwig has a surprising amount of power over everyone else at St Morwalds Home for Children, and loves it there. So the last thing she wants is to be sent to live with the very strange Bella Yaga. Now in paperback. Author Biography Diana Wynne Jones (1934–2011) spent her childhood in Essex and began writing fantasy novels for children in the 1970s. With her unique combination of magic, humour and imagination, she enthralled generations of children and adults with her work. She won the Guardian Award in 1977 with Charmed Life, was runner-up for the Childrens Book Award in 1981 and was twice runner-up for the Carnegie Medal. Review "…a delightful sampler of her originality and imagination, with small unexpected touches." Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Culture, Childrens Book of the Week"Theres a nice helping of magic and some brisk upbeat sentiment in this crisply written story… How the feisty Earwig outwits the pair with her own special skills and the help of Bella Yagas cat Thomas is deliciously entertaining." Julia Eccleshare, The GuardianPraise for ENCHANTED GLASS:BlissfulGuardianWynne Jones is superb, mixing the comical with the magicalThe Times Long Description Everyone knows that orphanages are horrible places. But Earwig has a surprising amount of power over everyone else at St Morwalds Home for Children, and loves it there. So the last thing she wants is to be sent to live with the very strange Bella Yaga... Earwig was left at St Morwalds as a baby. Unlike the other children, she loves it there, mostly because she has the run of the place and seems to be able to persuade people to do as she wants. Then one day Earwig is chosen to live with a very strange couple: Bella Yaga, her new mother, is actually a horrible witch. Earwig will need all her ingenuity (and some help from a talking cat) to survive... With terrific line drawings that perfectly complement Dianas witty, magical story, this is sure to appeal to a new generation of fans. Review Quote S a delightful sampler of her originality and imagination, with small unexpected touches. Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Culture, Children "s Book of the Week STheres a nice helping of magic and some brisk upbeat sentiment in this crisply written story How the feisty Earwig outwits the pair with her own special skills and the help of Bella Yagas cat Thomas is deliciously entertaining. Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian Praise for ENCHANTED GLASS: Blissful " Guardian Wynne Jones is superb, mixing the comical with the magical " The Times S a delightful sampler of her originality and imagination, with small unexpected touches. Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Culture, Children "s Book of the Week STheres a nice helping of magic and some brisk upbeat sentiment in this crisply written story How the feisty Earwig outwits the pair with her own special skills and the help of Bella Yagas cat Thomas is deliciously entertaining. Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian Praise for ENCHANTED GLASS: Blissful " Guardian Wynne Jones is superb, mixing the comical with the magical " The Times Feature 30 b/w illus, (approx) * Feisty, resourceful girl protagonist whose magical adventures will appeal to both genders * Gorgeously illustrated and beautifully produced, this is a covetable package * From the author of the classic HOWLS MOVING CASTLE, now a hit animated film Competition: Chris Riddell, JK Rowling, Philip Pullman, Terry Pratchett Description for Sales People Everyone knows that orphanages are horrible places. But Earwig has a surprising amount of power over everyone else at St Morwalds Home for Children, and loves it there. So the last thing she wants is to be sent to live with the very strange Bella Yaga... Earwig was left at St Morwalds as a baby. Unlike the other children, she loves it there, mostly because she has the run of the place and seems to be able to persuade people to do as she wants. Then one day Earwig is chosen to live with a very strange couple: Bella Yaga, her new mother, is actually a horrible witch. Earwig will need all her ingenuity (and some help from a talking cat) to survive... With terrific line drawings that perfectly complement Dianas witty, magical story, this is sure to appeal to a new generation of fans. * Feisty, resourceful girl protagonist whose magical adventures will appeal to both genders * Gorgeously illustrated and beautifully produced, this is a covetable package * From the author of the classic HOWLS MOVING CASTLE, now a hit animated film Competition: Chris Riddell, JK Rowling, Philip Pullman, Terry Pratchett Details ISBN0007416865 Year 2011 ISBN-10 0007416865 ISBN-13 9780007416868 Media Book Pages 144 Audience Age 7 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Language English Short Title EARWIG & THE WITCH Imprint HarperCollins Format Paperback Illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky UK Release Date 2011-09-29 Illustrations 30 b/w illus, (approx) Author Diana Wynne Jones Publication Date 2011-09-29 Alternative 9780007416875 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2011-11-30 NZ Release Date 2011-12-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160742964;

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