Dimanche Diller

Dimanche Diller

by HenriettaBranford (Author), RachelMerriman (Illustrator)

Synopsis

A galloping story of escape and adventure, with wicked guardians, evil plots and a lively young female heroine. Winner of Smarties Prize 1994. Lively new cover and text illustrations with freshly designed interiors. When Dimanche is orphaned at the tender age of one, Chief Inspector Barry Bullpit advertises for any known relative to come forward. Unluckily for Dimanche, her real aunt does not see the message, but an evil money-grabbing imposter does. Dimanche, heir to an enormous fortune, is sent to live with the dreaded Valburga Vilemile, who tries to rid herself of Dimanche at every opportunity. But her lack of success is partly due to Dimanche's wits and courage, and partly to Polly Pugh, Dimanche's young and pretty nanny, who foils all Valpurga's attempts and helps Dimanche find long-term happiness with her real aunt. All the ingredients for a brilliant, attention-grabbing shorter novel are here; evil plots, kidnapping, wicked villains and gorgous heroines. Every chapter makes you want to shout 'Look behind you' or 'Oh no she doesn't' at almost every page turn. The Dimanche Diller series was well ahead of Lemony Snicket and is truly a Series of Unfortunate Events!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: New edition
Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
Published: 05 Jun 2002

ISBN 10: 0007141645
ISBN 13: 9780007141647
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Winner of the Smarties Prize 1994.

Media Reviews
'A galloping story of escape and adventure' Guardian
Author Bio
Henrietta Branford was born in India and lived with her husband Paul Carter and three children in Southampton. Her books are all based on people she knew. As well as winning the Smarties Prize for Dimanche Diller, she won The Guardian Fiction Award for her longer novel Fire, Bed and Bone [Walker]. Her other books include the picture book Little Pig Figwort ], Ruby Red, Spacebaby, Spacebaby and the Megavolt Monster [all Collins], The Fated Sky [Walker]. Henrietta Branford died of breast cancer on April 23rd, 1999. The Branford Boase award for a first novel is in memory of Henrietta and her editor at Walker, Wendy Boase who both died in the same year.