Horace

By: Chris d'Lacey

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Paperback | 1 September 2004 | Edition Number 1

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224 Pages

Age
9 - 11

Dimensions(cm)
19.9 x 12.9 x 1.9

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An absorbing tale of a boy who discovers a valuable antique

Horace 012. That's what's written on the label attached to the old teddy bear Joel finds in a skip. When an antiques expert then visits his school, he discovers it's worth a small fortune! It's exactly what his cash-strapped family need - but how does Joel feel about the possible sudden wealth? He's got enough to cope with already - what with dealing with his family and with his first-ever girlfriend-

Industry Reviews

d'Lacey has shown in the past that he has a brilliant ear for domestic dialogue, and that's on display once again in this surefooted account of what happens when a boy acquires a teddy bear worth thousands of pounds. I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope it gets the attention it deserves -- Michael Thorn * Achuka *
Chris D'Lacey is a supremely professional writer, able to slip into a storytelling groove that will keep younger teenagers happy to the last page . . . A charming story * Independent *
A wonderful story . . . The characters are so real that you care about what happens to them * Books for Keeps *
A heart-warming story * Carousel *
An enjoyable tale . . . Reads very naturally * The School Librarian *

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