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The Egg Thieves (Story Book)

The Egg Thieves (Story Book)

by JoanLingard (Author)

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    Illustrated 2000

    $3.44
Synopsis

Lecky and Nora are determined that there will be no egg thieves in their village!



Somebody has stolen the eggs from the secluded nest near their village once before. This year they are determined that it won't happen again. Lecky and his friend Nora are going to be prepared. They build a hide and keep a close watch on anything suspicious in their village. They begin to suspect the local handyman, but succeed in spotting the real culprits just in time. A gentle and appealing story with an environmental theme, which will enchant young children.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 96
 Edition: New e.
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 16 Mar 2000
ISBN 10: 0340732644
ISBN 13: 9780340732649
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
 Book Overview: Joan Lingard was the winner of the Scottish Art Council's Children's Book Award, 1999.

Media Reviews
This exciting story, interwoven with interesting facts about ospreys ... Ideal for early readers. * CHILDREN'S BOOK NEWS *
A deft detective story ... Paul Howard's illustrations are a delight. * THE GUARDIAN *
TOM AND THE TREE HOUSE: 'This touching story explores sensitively the feelings of jealousy and isolation that a young child in this situation might feel ... an ideal book for young readers.' * THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *
RIVER EYES: 'An ideal first adventure for the solo reader' * THE SCOTSMAN *
Author Bio
Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh but grew up in Belfast. She has had a long and varied career in children's books, and was awarded the M.B.E. in 1998 for services to children's literature. She writes with equal success for teenagers, adults and the very young.