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New edition of the Smarties-Prize-winning story of escape and adventure, with wicked guardians, evil plots and a lively young female heroine. Now published into the First Modern Classics list, fantastic stories for young readers.
When Dimanche is orphaned at the tender age of one, Chief Inspector Barry Bullpit advertises for any known relative to come forward. Unluckily for Dimanche, her real aunt does not see the message, but an evil money-grabbing imposter does. Dimanche, heir to an enormous fortune, is sent to live with the dreaded Valburga Vilemile, who tries to rid herself of Dimanche at every opportunity. But her lack of success is partly due to Dimanche's wits and courage, and partly to Polly Pugh, Dimanche's young and pretty nanny, who foils all Valpurga's attempts and helps Dimanche find long-term happiness with her real aunt.
All the ingredients for a brilliant, attention-grabbing shorter novel are here; evil plots, kidnapping, wicked villains and gorgous heroines. Every chapter makes you want to shout 'Look behind you' or 'Oh no she doesn't' at almost every page turn.
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“An extraordinary story with an amazing set of characters.” Michael Rosen
“...brilliantly written fantasy adventure - completely compelling.” Junior Bookshelf
“A galloping story of escape and adventure.” The Guardian
Henrietta Branford was born in India and lived with her husband Paul Carter and three children in Southampton. Her books are all based on people she knew. As well as winning the Smarties Prize for Dimanche Diller, she won The Guardian Fiction Award for her longer novel Fire, Bed and Bone [Walker]. Her other books include the picture book Little Pig Figwort ], Ruby Red, Spacebaby, Spacebaby and the Megavolt Monster [all Collins], The Fated Sky [Walker]. Henrietta Branford died in 1999. The Branford Boase award for a first novel is in memory of Henrietta and her editor at Walker, Wendy Boase who both died in the same year.
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- PublisherGalaxy
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0745130194
- ISBN 13 9780745130194
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages120
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Dimanche Diller
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(1994)
ISBN 10: 0745130194
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. 121pp. Children's fiction. The usual stamps and stickers from a library. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK, usually within 24 hours. In clean and sound condition. Please email with your questions. 5.5"x8.5" 121 p. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 013589
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