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First published in 1998, this book is based on a true family story. Jack's favorite place is his grandfather's shed, an upside-down boat on the beach. There he learns about boats and sailing. Grandfather helps him build a raft to sail in the big race. It might be the smallest vessel, but with helping hands Jack is the winner.
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First published in 1998, this story for 4-7 year-olds is based on a true family story. Jack's favourite place is his grandfather's shed, an upside-down boat on the beach. There he learns about boats and sailing. Grandfather helps him build a raft to sail in the big race. It might be the smallest vessel, but with helping hands Jack is the winner.
About the Author:
Michael Foreman is one of the outstanding creators of children's picture books today. He has won an array of prizes, including the Kate Greenaway Award, the Smarties Book Prize, the Kurt Maschler Award, and the Children's Book Award.
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- PublisherAndersen Press Ltd
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0862648084
- ISBN 13 9780862648084
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages32
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JACK'S BIG RACE
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Book Description Condition: Fine. First edition. First printing of this fantastic story of how a young boy draws on his sailor grandfather's expertise to build a "ship" for the town's boat race. THE GUARDIAN identifies Michael Foreman as "one of the best-known British writer-illustrators," in part thanks to his remarkable output: since he began his career in 1961, he has published over 300 books for children and adults. He has earned two Kate Greenaway Medals, and has twice been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. 11.75'' x 8.75''. Original color pictorial boards. No dust jacket (as issued). Illustrated in color. [16] leaves. Small price sticker to rear board. Sharp and bright. Seller Inventory # 46067
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. at printing with full number line. There is a small amount of damage at the base of the spine where the book has been bumped but inside is like new. No inscription or ownership markings. No tears or loss. Coloured pictorial glazed hardcover without a jacket. Illustrated in colour. Seller Inventory # 031438
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1998. Fine condition with no wrapper. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour illustrations. Large format. SIGNED by author. This copy would make a wonderful gift. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. SIGNED - please see description for details. Seller Inventory # 2001078
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1998. Fine condition with no wrapper. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour illustrations. Large format. SIGNED by the artist to title-page. This copy would make a wonderful gift. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. SIGNED - please see description for details. Seller Inventory # 1312750
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