One Dog and His Boy - Couverture souple

Ibbotson, Eva

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1407124234 ISBN 13 : 9781407124230

Editeur : Marion Lloyd Books, 2011

Synopsis

But a dog would damage the expensive carpets in Hal's glamorous home, and his wealthy parents refuse to consider one. Then they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away. Hal and Fleck are joined by a group of pedigree breeds joyfully escaping from Easy Pets - among them is Otto, the wise and sombre St Bernard, and the fierce and excitable Pekinese Li-Chee. A large reward is offered for the missing boy, and soon Hal and his dogs are being chased across the country by ruthless pursuers. Helped by a travelling circus, and the sympathetic children from an orphanage, they race for their freedom in a classic adventure in the tradition of 101 DALMATIANS. Every dog-loving child will adore this irresistible story from a truly great and much-loved children's author.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

All Hal had ever wanted was a dog. But a dog would damage the expensive carpets in Hal's glamorous home, and his wealthy parents refuse to consider one. Then they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when he discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away - along with a group of pedigree breeds joyfully escaping from Easy Pets. An irresistible adventure from a truly great and much-loved children's author that every dog-loving child will adore.

Biographie de l'auteur

Eva Ibbotson was born in Vienna, but when the Nazis came to power her family fled to England and she was sent to boarding school. She became a writer while bringing up her four children. Her sensational novel, Journey to the River Sea won the Nestlé Gold Award and she has consistently been shortlisted for many other awards and prizes. Her bestselling novels for both adults and children have been published around the world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Marion Lloyd Books
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1407124234
• ISBN 13: 9781407124230
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Rentta Sharon
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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