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.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Spring-heeled Jack This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780385269759
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Spring-Heeled Jack
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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
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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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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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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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Spring-Heeled Jack
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David Mostyn (illustrator). First Edition. Pictorial laminated boards, Illustrated with line drwaings by David Mostyn plus the cover illustration in colour.112 pages, 6.5 X 8.75 inches. Near fine copy. Seller Inventory # 005325