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Sam Kellow is nine. His father is a compulsive gambler, pursuing the 'big bazoohley' - the jackpot to end all jackpots. But it is Sam who sets out to win it - against all the odds, he enters the Perfecto Kiddo Competition . . .
'Carey has written a novel in the mould of Roald Dahl, rich in pathos, humour, wacky plot twists and curious characters . . .' Independent
'An absolutely enchanting first children's book.' Good Book Guide
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Peter Carey was born in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria and now lives in New York. He is the author of twelve previous novels, three short story collections and two books on travel. Among other prizes, he has won the Booker Prize twice, the Commonwealth Writers Prize twice and the Miles Franklin Literary Award three times.
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With only 50 dollars to their name, Sam and his family arrive in Toronto to sell his mother's latest painting. Sam is locked out of his hotel room, then kidnapped, and soon finds himself entered for a "perfect child" competition, for which the prize is an enormous cheque.
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- PublisherFaber & Faber
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0571174841
- ISBN 13 9780571174843
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages144
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