Clockwork, or, All wound up
Pullman, Philip, 1946-200411UU
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From the master storyteller comes a tale of gothic mystery as elegantly crafted as the most intricate clockwork. A tormented apprentice clock-maker - and a deadly knight in armour. From the master storyteller comes a tale of gothic mystery as elegantly crafted as the most intricate clockwork. A tormented apprentice clock-maker - and a deadly knight in armour. A mechanical prince - and the sinister Dr Kalmenius, who some say is the devil- Compelling characters and superbly constructed narrative create a story that is funny, frightening, exciting, and clever. A gem.
Main title:
Clockwork, or, All wound up / Philip Pullman; Illustrated by Paul Bailey.
Edition:
New ed.
Imprint:
London : Yearling, 2004.
Collation:
96 p. : ill. ; 19x13 cm.
Notes:
Paperback.Originally published: London: Doubleday, 1996.
Audience:
Interest age level: From 8 To 12.
Biography/History:
Philip Pullman is one of the most highly acclaimed children's authors of the decade. He has been on the shortlist of just about every major children's book award in the last few years, and has won the Smarties Prize (Gold Award, 9-11 age category) for THE FIREWORK-MAKER'S DAUGHTER and the prestigious Carnegie Medal for NORTHERN LIGHTS. He was the first children's author ever to win the Whitbread Prize for his novel THE AMBER SPYGLASS.
Awards:
Winner of Smarties Book Prize Silver Award 1997.Shortlisted for Carnegie Medal 1997.Shortlisted for Smarties Book Prize 9-11 Category 1997.Shortlisted for LA Carnegie Medal 1997.
ISBN:
9780440866381 (pbk)0440866383 (pbk)
Language:
English
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Index terms:
HorrorAR 5.7
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