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Blood Red, Snow White
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Blood Red, Snow White
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Marcus Sedgwick
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:320 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 132 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781842556375
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Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Hachette Children's Group
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Imprint |
Orion Children's Books
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Publication Date |
29 May 2008 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Russian Revolution. Fairy tale, spy thriller, love story. One man's life during the last days of the Romanovs, beautifully imagined by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick. Shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award. Set in the rich and atmospheric landscape of Russia during the revolution that sent shockwaves around the world, this is the partly true story of Arthur Ransome - a writer accused of being a spy. Fictionalising history and blending it with one man's real life, Marcus Sedgwick expertly crafts this innovative and stimulating novel of three parts - a fairy tale full of wise and foolish kings, princesses, wishes and magic; a bleak and threatening spy thriller, and a love story . . .
Author Biography
Marcus Sedgwick has worked in children's publishing for ten years and before that he was a bookseller. In his spare time, he is also a drummer in an Austin Powers tribute band. Marcus lives in Sussex and has a young daughter, Alice.
ReviewsA fascinating blend of history, spy story and love story, stylishly told - BOOKSELLER An absorbing and stimulating tale that cements [Sedgwick's] position as one of the most powerful and innovative writers of contemporary fiction for this age - BOOKS FOR KEEPS A sophisticated novel... written with a rare sureness of touch... It will reward readers of any age - SUNDAY TIMES
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