Edition |
1996
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Publication |
Great Britain, Faber and Faber Limited, 1995.
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Description |
132pWhite Spine
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Summary/Abstract |
Sam Kellow is nine. His father is a compulsive gambler, pursuing the 'big bazoohley' - the jackpot to end all jackpots. But it is Sam who sets out to win it - against all the odds, he enters the Perfecto Kiddo Competition . . . 'Carey has written a novel in the mould of Roald Dahl, rich in pathos, humour, wacky plot twists and curious characters . . .' Independent. An absolutely enchanting first children's book.
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Standard Number |
0571174841 Pb.
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