Black Queen
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Black Queen
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Morpurgo
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:96 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 199,Width 128 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780552546454
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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| Audience | | Teenage / Young Adult | | Children / Juvenile | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Random House Children's UK
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| Imprint |
Young Corgi
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| Publication Date |
1 June 2000 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The "Black Queen" is what Billy calls his shadowy next-door neighbour. She always wears a black cloak and a wide-brimmed hat. She lurks about her garden, alone except for her black cat. Scarily for Billy, the Black Queen befriends him and asks him to look after he car while she is away.
Author Biography
Michael Morpurgo is one of today's most popular and critically acclaimed children's writers, author of KENSUKE'S KINGDOM and THE WRECK OF THE ZANZIBAR amongst many other titles. He has won a multitude of prizes including the Children's Book Award, the Smarties Prize and the Writer's Guild Award.
ReviewsOne of today's greatest storytellers * Bookseller * Michael Morpurgo is a master of the first person narrative: when he embarks on a story he doesn't keep you waiting - he simply grips your hand and helps you on board * Telling Tale * Morpurgo writes like a dream * Literacy and Learning *
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