by David Almond (Author), Andrew Norris (Author), David Almond (Author), Andrew Norris (Author), Roald Dahl (Author), James Mayhew (Illustrator), Philip Ridley (Author), Helen Cresswell (Author), J K Rowling (Author), Robert Swindells (Author), Kaye Umansky (Author), Kate Thompson (Author), Jenny Nimmo (Author)
To herald the start of a new millennium and celebrate the best in 20th Century children's literature, here is a must-have collection, with an unworldly/magical theme. Authors and extracts included are: Roald Dahl's Matilda, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, David Almond's Skellig, Jenny Nimmo's The Owl Tree, Kaye Umansky's Pongwiffy and the Holiday of Doom, Kate Thompson's Switchers, Philip Ridley's Krindlekrax, Andrew Norris's Aquila, Robert Swindells' Nigtmare Stairs and Helen Cresswell's Snatchers. This collection celebrates the best in children's writing from long-established authors as well as newcomers. Prepare to step Out of This World and into a new millennium ...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: 2
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 16 Mar 2000
ISBN 10: 034077410X
ISBN 13: 9780340774106
Book Overview: A unique anthology of ten spine-tingling extracts for 7-10 year-olds, with an 'unworldly' theme and published in association with the Federation of Children's Book Groups.