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Black Jack Leon Garfield

Black Jack By Leon Garfield

Black Jack by Leon Garfield


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Summary

Bartholomew Dorking finds himself tied to the murdering villain Black Jack, who should have hung from the gallows - but who has now, it seems, come back from the dead. This is a thriller set in 19th century London, written by one of the celebrated children's authors of the twentieth century. It is accompanied by black and white line drawings.

Black Jack Summary

Black Jack by Leon Garfield

An atmospheric and chilling thriller set in 19th century London. Bartholomew Dorking finds himself inexplicably tied to the murdering villain Black Jack, who should have hung from the gallows - but who has now, it seems, come back from the dead! BLLeon Garfield was one of the most celebrated children's authors of the twentieth century, and won the Guardian Award, The Whitbread Award, and the Carnegie Medal BLThis is a fast-paced, roller-coaster ride of a read, and is accompanied by energetic black and white line drawings by acclaimed artist Jason Cockcroft

Black Jack Reviews

"It's a fine thing that Leon Garfield's rip-roaring and funny tales should be brought back into circulation for a new generation." --Joan Aiken "Leon Garfield's name belongs on everybody's shortlist of truly great writers for readers of all ages." -- Michael Cart "Garfield remains a talent to be remembered and a master to be emulated." -- Gregory Maguire "There has never been a writer to equal Garfield for ebullient, rip-roaring, gruesome, joyful, and witty evocation of the past, and for wonderful page-turning adventure stories." -- jill Paton Walsh

Additional information

GOR001264337
9780192751942
0192751948
Black Jack by Leon Garfield
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2002-05-23
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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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