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Synopsis
A story about three Victorian children who escape from their London orphanage, only to encounter Mack the Knife, one of the vilest villains. However, to their rescue comes Spring-Heeled Jack with his glowing red eyes, who can leap through the air with ease. With black and white line drawings by David Mostyn.
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Review
Philip Pullman is in fine fettle in this cracking little book--a rip-roaring, quick-witted adventure story of the very best kind, told in words and pictures. Here we have the stirring tale of three defenceless little orphans as they attempt to escape from the Alderman Cawn-Plaster Memorial Orphanage one dark and stormy London night . Closely watched by Mack the Knife and other such villainous villains, they weave their way across the dark and dangerous streets of the city in constant fear of being caught and returned to the care of the rancid Mr Killjoy and his horribly horrid assistant.
Enter Spring Heeled Jack, the hooded superhero to beat all hooded superheroes, dressed like the devil and ready for action against the evil-doers and scallywags of the city's dark streets.
A boisterous, daredevil tale that proves that the award-winning Pullman has certainly lost none of his magic touch. Great stuff.
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"Hilarious, neatly plotted, and thoroughly appealing."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred
"The author and illustrator obviously had great fun with this funny, action-packed send-up, and so will readers."--School Library Journal, Starred"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDoubleday
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0385269757
- ISBN 13 9780385269759
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages112
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Spring-Heeled Jack
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Doubleday, London, 1989
ISBN 10: 0385269757
ISBN 13: 9780385269759
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Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Old Langho, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. David Mostyn (illustrator). First Edition. This is a Fair Only ex library copy of Philip Pullman's scarce Children's title in publisher's original pictorial laminated boards as issued.With small split to the boards at the head of spine approx 2.5 cm in length,corners knocked.This copy lacks it's ffep,and comes with one small withdrawn stamp to the Title Page and rear pastedown and one number code to the copyright page.The illustraions in b&w are by David Mostyn,8vo 112pp. Seller Inventory # 16655
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Spring-Heeled Jack
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DOUBLEDAY 1989, 1989
ISBN 10: 0385269757
ISBN 13: 9780385269759
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Seller: Leaf Ends, Stocksfield, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback no dustwrapper, school name has been tippexed out from inside of back and front boards but seems very little used, small mark to page edge of 10 pages as if pushed in with sharp finger while turning a page, glazed picture covers, photos available on request. Seller Inventory # 022495
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Spring-heeled Jack (a first printing)
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Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.printing.vg hardback with decorated boards.neat name stamp on fep. Seller Inventory # yyrwroom,
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Spring-Heeled Jack
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ISBN 10: 0385269757
ISBN 13: 9780385269759
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Seller: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, Canada
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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Mostyn, David (illustrator). First Edition. First UK printing. An ex-school library copy with a school stamp on the front pastedown endpaper, a small graze mark on the front free endpaper, and a school stamp on the rear pastedown endpaper. Foxing to the ffep and light creasing from page handling. Pictorial boards have edge/rub wear and light bump wear. Actual book for sale pictured. 16.1 x 22.5 x 1.7cm, wt499g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 021457
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Spring-Heeled Jack
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ISBN 10: 0385269757
ISBN 13: 9780385269759
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Seller: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, Canada
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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Mostyn, David (illustrator). First Edition. First UK printing. Moisture damage to the top edge causing buckling and light staining mainly to the endpapers, creasing/soiling from page handling and soil to outer edges otherwise pages are unmarked and firm in binding. Pictorial boards have edge/rub wear, creasing and bump wear. Actual book for sale pictured. 16.1 x 22.5 x 1.7cm, wt499g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 018333
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Spring-Heeled Jack
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ISBN 10: 0385269757
ISBN 13: 9780385269759
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Seller: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, Canada
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Hard Cover. Condition: VG. Mostyn, David (illustrator). First Edition. First UK printing. Light foxing to endpapers, light creasing/soiling from page handling and soil to outer edges. Pictorial boards have edge/rub wear, sunning along the edges of the rear panel, creasing and bump wear. Actual book for sale pictured. 16.1 x 22.5 x 1.7cm, wt500g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 021606
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Spring Heeled Jack
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Transworld Publishers Ltd, 1989
ISBN 10: 0385269757
ISBN 13: 9780385269759
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Seller: Gnosis Books, Brunswick West, VIC, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Minor bumping to top and bottom of spine and edges of book. Some minor toning to edges. Book seller sticker on rear board. A very good copy that is hard to fault. Seller Inventory # 255
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Spring-heeled Jack - UK 1st EDITION, 1st PRINTING
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ISBN 10: 0385269757
ISBN 13: 9780385269759
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Seller: PJ Books, Hemel Hempstead, HERTS, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Doubleday, 1989. Hardback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Mostyn, David (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1989. fine condition with no wrapper. A Story of Bravery and Evil. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w text illustrations throughout. 112 pages. A beautiful copy. Seller Inventory # 000012
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SPRING-HEELED JACK
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Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Mostyn, David (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1989. Nearly fine condition with no wrapper. A Story of Bravery and Evil. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w text illustrations throughout. 112 pages. Minimal bumping to base of spine. One very light mark to edge of textblock else contents seem unread. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Seller Inventory # 383494
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SPRING-HEELED JACK
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Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Mostyn, David (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1989. Fine condition with no wrapper. A Story of Bravery and Evil. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w text illustrations throughout. 112 pages. This copy would make a wonderful gift. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Seller Inventory # 1804085
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