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Horace Chris d'Lacey

Horace By Chris d'Lacey

Horace by Chris d'Lacey


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Summary

That's what's written on the label attached to the old teddy bear Joel finds in a skip. It's exactly what his cash-strapped family need - but how does Joel feel about the possible sudden wealth? He's got enough to cope with already - what with dealing with his family and with his first-ever girlfriend-

Horace Summary

Horace by Chris d'Lacey

Horace 012. That's what's written on the label attached to the old teddy bear Joel finds in a skip. When an antiques expert then visits his school, he discovers it's worth a small fortune! It's exactly what his cash-strapped family need - but how does Joel feel about the possible sudden wealth? He's got enough to cope with already - what with dealing with his family and with his first-ever girlfriend-

Horace Reviews

d'Lacey has shown in the past that he has a brilliant ear for domestic dialogue, and that's on display once again in this surefooted account of what happens when a boy acquires a teddy bear worth thousands of pounds. I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope it gets the attention it deserves -- Michael Thorn * Achuka *
Chris D'Lacey is a supremely professional writer, able to slip into a storytelling groove that will keep younger teenagers happy to the last page . . . A charming story * Independent *
A wonderful story . . . The characters are so real that you care about what happens to them * Books for Keeps *
A heart-warming story * Carousel *
An enjoyable tale . . . Reads very naturally * The School Librarian *

About Chris d'Lacey

CHRIS d'LACEY is the author of a number of books for Transworld, including several football stories for the Corgi Yearling list. FLY, CHEROKEE, FLY was Highly Commended for the l999 Carnegie Medal. A scientist, Chris lives near Leicester University where he works.

Additional information

GOR002586915
9780440864455
0440864453
Horace by Chris d'Lacey
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Random House Children's UK
20040701
224
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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