Spring-Heeled Jack - Hardcover

Pullman, Philip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0679810579 ISBN 13: 9780679810575

Publisher: Random House Childrens Books, 1991

Synopsis

Three children make their escape from a London orphanage and after a series of misadventures are reunited with their father through the efforts of the legendary Spring-Heeled Jack

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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.

Review

"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

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0679810579
• ISBN 13: 9780679810575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112
• Illustrator: Mostyn David