The Ratastrophe Catastrophe (FINE COPY OF SCARCE BRITISH HARDBACK FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, SIGNED BY AUTHOR, DAVID LEE STONE)

Stone, David Lee

ISBN 10: 0340873426 / ISBN 13: 9780340873427

Published by Hodder Children's, London, 2003

About this Item

Fine/Fine. First British Edition, First Printing in d/w not prce clipped. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, DAVID LEE STONE. without dedication or inscription on title-page. A fantasy, young-adult novel in the author's 'Illmoor Chronicles' series. Illustrated by Bob Lea. A fine copy, in a fine d/w, of a SCARCE first British edition, first printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR, DAVID LEE STONE.

Seller Inventory # 20283

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ratastrophe Catastrophe (FINE COPY OF SCARCE BRITISH HARDBACK FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, SIGNED BY AUTHOR, DAVID LEE STONE)
• Publisher: Hodder Children's, London
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340873426
• ISBN 13: 9780340873427
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: First British Edition, First Printing.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed By Author, David Lee Stone
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fantasy
  • Children's.
  • Fiction
  • Modern First Edition

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Synopsis

The Duke of Dullitch is in distress - several reports are coming in that the city is beginning to be over-run by a plague of rats. Naturally he has killed off all witnesses, but daily the problem is becoming more obvious. His corrupt council, led by the hapless ex-wizard Tambor has no solutions. He must send for mercenaries to rid his city of the rampant rodents. Heralds ride out from every gate, each hoping to bring back the saviour of the city. Part-time herald, full-time thief, and grandson to Tambor, Jimmy Quickstint is the lucky man - falling haphazardly upon the skills of Diek Wustapha - a charmer - recently inhabited by magic and suddenly irresistible to girls, sheep - and rats. Diek fulfils his task and is promised £500 for his troubles. But once the rats have gone, the council renege on their deal. Full of anger (and magic), Diek charms the children of Dullitch out of the city, playing on his mouth organ, where he disappears into the caves and woodland of the surrounding area. The Duke is now in despair. Jimmy and his useless friends Groan, a barbarian mercenary, and Gordo, a dwarf - decide they will bring the children back, and garner a huge reward. But their adventure is only just beginning...

About the Author

David, until recently an employee of Blockbuster video, has been creating the world of Ilmoor since he was ten years old. He works as a freelance writer for SFX magazine. He lives on the coast in Kent and has a baby German Shepherd called Cher.