Dodger's Guide to London Terry Pratchett

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Did you know...? If a Victorian couldn't afford a sweep, they might drop a goose down their chimney to clean it! A nobby lady's unmentionables could weigh up to 40lbs! Parliament had to be suspended during the Great Stink of 1858.

Dodger's Guide to London Summary

Dodger's Guide to London by Terry Pratchett

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Ladies and Gents, Sir Jack Dodger brings you a most excellent Guide to London!

Did you know . . . ?
If a Victorian couldn't afford a sweep, they might drop a goose down their chimney to clean it!
A nobby lady's unmentionables could weigh up to 40lbs!
Parliament had to be suspended during the Great Stink of 1858!

From the wretches of the rookeries to the fancy coves at Buckingham Palace, Dodger will show you every dirty inch of London.

Warning: Includes 'orrible murders, naughty ladies and plenty of geezers!

Dodger's Guide to London Reviews

This fascinating guide to Victorian London is crammed with facts and figures, gossip and slang, and all presented in authentic typefaces and illustrated with original etchings. A sheer delight! * The Good Book Guide *
A very interesting and informative book. * Guardian Children's Review Team *
Dodger's Guide to London is clearly one for the young enquiring mind, who wishes to know more about the real Victorian London, as well as a little of Pratchett's fictional one . . . the reader is almost guaranteed to come away with something they didn't know before. * sffworld.com *
Dodger's Guide to London would be a delightful introduction for young readers with an interest in history, as Dodger would be an ideal first step into Pratchett's world. For long time fans and older readers, this is a gorgeous addition to an already fantastic collection. * Geek Planet *

About Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. He died in March 2015.

Additional information

Sku

GOR005354566

ISBN 13

9780857533241

ISBN 10

085753324X

Title

Dodger's Guide to London by Terry Pratchett

Author

Terry Pratchett

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Penguin Random House Children's UK

Year published

2013-01-12

Number of pages

144

Prizes

N/A

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