John Diamond by Leon Garfield (English) Paperback Book

Description: John Diamond by Leon Garfield Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alices Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An award-winning mystery about a young boy lost in Victorian London, pursued by bloodthirsty thieves, desperate to solve the mystery of the man his father wronged.My father, that stern and upright man, was nothing but a swindler and a thief!What is the matter with old Mr Jones? Endless footsteps and low groans can be heard from his room in the dead of night. Only his son William knows the a terrible secret- his father betrayed his business partner Mr Diamond, and swindled him out of a great fortune. William resolves to go to London, find Mr Diamond and make amends. But the murky big city, with its sinister characters and treacherous back streets, is no place for a boy of twelve. And Mr Diamonds own son is not the sort of person to forgive and forget. Danger and deceit lie waiting...Includes exclusive material- In the Backstory you can find out more about the wonderful author and learn some Cockney rhyming slang!Vintage Childrens Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alices Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Back Cover My father, that stern and upright man, was nothing but a swindler and a thief! What is the matter with old Mr Jones? Endless footsteps and low groans can be heard from his room in the dead of night. Only his son William knows the a terrible secret: his father betrayed his business partner Mr Diamond, and swindled him out of a great fortune. William resolves to go to London, find Mr Diamond and make amends. But the murky big city, with its sinister characters and treacherous back streets, is no place for a boy of twelve. And Mr Diamonds own son is not the sort of person to forgive and forget. Danger and deceit lie waiting... BACKSTORY: Find out more about the wonderful author and learn some Cockney rhyming slang! Turn to page 123 for a terrifying encounter! Author Biography Leon Garfield was born in Brighton in 1921. He was the acclaimed author of more than thirty novels for children and adults including Devil in the Fog, winner of the inaugural Guardian Childrens Fiction Prize in 1967, The God Beneath the Sea, winner of the 1970 Carnegie Medal, and John Diamond, winner of the 1980 Whitbread literary award. He was also elected a member of the Royal Society of Literature. He died in 1996. Review A brilliant, witty and gripping adventure * Times Educational Supplement *It is a fine thing that Leon Garfields rip-roaring and funny tales should be brought back into circulation for a new generation of readers -- Joan Aiken Promotional An award-winning mystery about a young boy lost in Victorian London, pursued by bloodthirsty thieves, desperate to solve the mystery of the man his father wronged. Review Text A brilliant, witty and gripping adventure Review Quote A brilliant, witty and gripping adventure Promotional "Headline" An award-winning mystery about a young boy lost in Victorian London, pursued by bloodthirsty thieves, desperate to solve the mystery of the man his father wronged. Details ISBN0099583275 Author Leon Garfield Year 2014 ISBN-10 0099583275 ISBN-13 9780099583271 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-03-06 Imprint Vintage Childrens Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations b/w chapter headings Media Book DEWEY 823.914 Pages 256 Short Title JOHN DIAMOND Language English Publisher Vintage Publishing Audience Age 9-11 Series Vintage Childrens Classics UK Release Date 2014-03-06 AU Release Date 2014-03-06 NZ Release Date 2014-03-06 Translator Polly McLean Birth 2020 Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Alternative 9781448182466 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78523669;

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