Synopsis
Full-color illustrations and a Caribbean setting highlight the story of little Hue Boy, who is constantly teased and given advice about his height but who learns how to stand tall, in spite of his size.
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Review
'A very big welcome to this beautiful new edition of an award-winning title.'
'A poignant book about childhood anxieties, with lots of flavours of the Caribbean.'
'A very big welcome to this beautiful new edition of an award-winning title.'
'A poignant book about childhood anxieties, with lots of flavours of the Caribbean.'
About the Author
Rita Phillips Mitchell was born and educated in Belize and came to England for a degree course and teacher training. She has worked as a teacher and a head teacher, and now teaches English as a second language, part-time. Rita lives in Essex.
Caroline Binch is a well-known illustrator of children's books. She has been short-listed for many awards and is perhaps best known for the book AMAZING GRACE. She lives in Cornwall.
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Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00104443195
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Hue Boy
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1993
ISBN 10: 0803714483
ISBN 13: 9780803714489
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3499324-6
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Hue Boy
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1993
ISBN 10: 0803714483
ISBN 13: 9780803714489
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0803714483I4N10
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # U05C-04041
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HUE BOY (1ST PRT IN DJ)
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ISBN 10: 0803714483
ISBN 13: 9780803714489
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Seller: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, Durham, NC, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Binch, Caroline (illustrator). 1st Edition- 1ST PRT. FINE IN FINE DJ. 1ST PRT. THIS BOOK WON NUMEROUS AWARDS FOR ILLUSTRATIONS. Everyone in little Hue Boy's AFRICAN village has suggestions on how to help him grow, but he learns to stand tall in a way all his own. The most incredibly wonderful artwork by Binch. NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED;PARENTING AWARD;SMARTIES PRIZE. Seller Inventory # MAIN000328