Items related to John Patrick Norman McHennessy: The Boy Who Was Always...
A story of childish wisdom and grown up foolishness.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description:
"John Patrick Norman McHennessy set off along the road to learn..." but will he ever get there in time?! His teacher is determined to stop his tales, but what happens when the shoe is on the other foot?
About the Author:
John Burningham studied illustration and graphic design at the Central School of Art, graduating with distinction in 1959. Many illustration commissions followed including iconic posters for London Transport, before the publication of Borka: the Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers, John’s first book for children (Cape, 1963) which won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration and heralded the beginning of an extraordinary career.
John Burningham has since written and illustrated over thirty picture books, that have been translated and distributed all over the world. These feature his classic and much loved children’s books including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, by Ian Fleming (Jonathan Cape, 1964); Mr Gumpy’s Outing (Jonathan Cape, 1970) also awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal; Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (Jonathan Cape, 1972); The Shopping Basket (Random House, 1980); The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (Penguin/Puffin, 1983); Granpa (Jonathan Cape, 1984) later made into an animated film and Oi! Get off our Train (Jonathan Cape, 1989) and various books for adults England (Jonathan Cape, 1992); France (Jonathan Cape, 1998); The Time of Your Life (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2002) and When We Were Young (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2004).
John is married to the illustrator, Helen Oxenbury. They have three children, three grandchildren and a dog named Miles. They live in London.
John Burningham has since written and illustrated over thirty picture books, that have been translated and distributed all over the world. These feature his classic and much loved children’s books including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, by Ian Fleming (Jonathan Cape, 1964); Mr Gumpy’s Outing (Jonathan Cape, 1970) also awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal; Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (Jonathan Cape, 1972); The Shopping Basket (Random House, 1980); The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (Penguin/Puffin, 1983); Granpa (Jonathan Cape, 1984) later made into an animated film and Oi! Get off our Train (Jonathan Cape, 1989) and various books for adults England (Jonathan Cape, 1992); France (Jonathan Cape, 1998); The Time of Your Life (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2002) and When We Were Young (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2004).
John is married to the illustrator, Helen Oxenbury. They have three children, three grandchildren and a dog named Miles. They live in London.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherJonathan Cape
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0224025252
- ISBN 13 9780224025256
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages40
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
John Patrick Norman McHennessy : The Boy Who Was Always Late
Published by
Penguin Random House
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0224025252
ISBN 13: 9780224025256
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 39939522-6
Buy Used
£ 3.31
Convert currency
Stock Image
John Patrick Norman McHennessy - the Boy who Was Always Late
Published by
New York: Random House
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0224025252
ISBN 13: 9780224025256
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used: Good. Seller Inventory # SONG0224025252
Buy Used
£ 6.44
Convert currency
Seller Image
John Patrick Norman McHennessy: The Boy Who Was Always Late
Published by
Jonathan Cape
(1994)
ISBN 10: 0224025252
ISBN 13: 9780224025256
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # mon0025008427
Buy Used
£ 1.30
Convert currency
Stock Image
John P N Mchennessy Boy
Published by
Random House UK
(1994)
ISBN 10: 0224025252
ISBN 13: 9780224025256
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 25-0224025252-G
Buy Used
£ 13.21
Convert currency
Stock Image
John Patrick Norman McHennessy: The Boy Who Was Always Late
Published by
Random House UK
(1994)
ISBN 10: 0224025252
ISBN 13: 9780224025256
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004108835
Buy Used
£ 9.48
Convert currency
Stock Image
John Patrick Norman McHennessy: The Boy Who Was Always Late
Published by
Jonathan Cape Ltd
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0224025252
ISBN 13: 9780224025256
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 1652742
Buy Used
£ 3.52
Convert currency
Seller Image
John Patrick Norman McHennessy - the boy who was always late
Published by
Jonathan Cape, London
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0224025252
ISBN 13: 9780224025256
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardback: illustrated in colour , glazed colour pictorial covers are discoloured, spine tips and corners slightly worn, inscription on reverse of the front flyleaf, a few small internal marks, lower page edges are lightly finger creased, else g. sq 4to, (30pp). A wickedly funny story of childish wisdom and grown-up foolishness. Seller Inventory # 23B20
Buy Used
£ 11.58
Convert currency
Seller Image
JOHN PATRICK NORMAN McHENNESSY-THE BOY WHO WAS ALWAYS LATE
Published by
Jonathan Cape
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0224025252
ISBN 13: 9780224025256
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Burningham, John (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1987. Very good condition with no wrapper. Large oblong format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour illustrations. Bumping to spine and corners; couple of tiny chips. A few marks and some browning to covers. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. Seller Inventory # 2135892
Buy Used
£ 29.40
Convert currency