Name: The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo By Catherine Johnson
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The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo Summary

The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo by Catherine Johnson

Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2016, this is a very curious tale indeed . . .

Out of the blue arrives an exotic young woman from a foreign land. Fearless and strong, 'Princess' Caraboo rises above the suspicions of the wealthy family who take her in.

But who is the real Caraboo?

In a world where it seems everyone is playing a role, could she be an ordinary girl with a tragic past? Is she a confidence trickster? Or is she the princess everyone wants her to be?

This the tale of the ultimate historical hustle, steeped in delectable romance. Whoever Caraboo turns out to be, she will steal your heart . . .

The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo Reviews

From the shocking opening to the very last page, this is the one book I really hated to put down until I was done. It's so textured . . . I also love that she's a black, or blackish, girl - so often YA does not contain them (or only as peripheral characters) - and she is such a fascinating protagonist. I also loved the skilful way Johnson turned us around on some characters. I could not ask for more in a YA novel, to be honest. I'd give it all the awards if I could -- Bim Adewumni, YA Book Prize judge
A rich and entertaining tale which raises questions and challenges assumptions -- Celia Rees * Armadillo *
The book has a lot to say about who we are and the pretences we put on for other people, and also about the limited chances in life that a woman had . . . The historical period comes to life well in the book, although it also has a lot to say that is relevant today. -- Carol Williams * readingzone.com *
A well researched, finely written re-imagining of an actual historical figure, The Curious Tale of The Lady Caraboo sheds light on how identity is formed and shaped by the stories we tell about ourselves and the stories, like that of the 'exotic other', that are projected upon us . . . A great yarn with a beguiling central character -- Peter Kalu, author of SILENT STRIKER

About Catherine Johnson

Catherine Johnson is a born-and-bred Londoner who no longer lives in London but by the sea. She studied film at Central Saint Martins School of Art; the fantastic time she had there made up for school, which was horrible. She has written many books for young readers, and her recent novel, Sawbones, published by Walker Books, won the Young Quills Award for historical fiction and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Her other books include Brave New Girl (Frances Lincoln Children's Books), and A Nest of Vipers, published by Random House Children's Publishers UK. Catherine has also written for film, notably the critically acclaimed Bullet Boy, and TV, including Holby City. She lives with her husband and two geriatric pets: a deluded cat and an ancient tortoise. She enjoys baking cakes and knitting. She was taught how to drive (horses, not cars) by an ex-brewery dray driver in Spitalfields.

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Sku

GOR011436708

ISBN 13

9780552557634

ISBN 10

0552557633

Title

The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo by Catherine Johnson

Author

Catherine Johnson

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Penguin Random House Children's UK

Year published

20150702

Number of pages

288

Prizes

Short-listed for The Bookseller YA Book Prize 2016

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo Catherine Johnson

The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo by Catherine Johnson

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The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo by Catherine Johnson

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About Catherine Johnson

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