The ratastrophe catastrophe / David Lee Stone

Stone, David Lee (1978-)

ISBN 10: 0340873426 / ISBN 13: 9780340873427

Published by London : Hodder Children's, 2003

About this Item

Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Copy is not price-clipped. Signed copy - Flat signature. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 258 pages; Physical description.: 258 p. : ill., 1 map ; 23 cm. Subject: Fiction Fantasy fiction. Young adult fiction. Series: Stone, David Lee, 1978-Illmoor chronicles ; 1. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 209856

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The ratastrophe catastrophe / David Lee Stone
• Publisher: London : Hodder Children's
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340873426
• ISBN 13: 9780340873427
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 1 kilogram
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

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.