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Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
01 September 2004
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-
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Imprint:   Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 13mm
Weight:   161g
ISBN:   9780440864455
ISBN 10:   0440864453
Pages:   224
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Recommended Age:   From 9 to 11 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  9-11 years ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

CHRIS d'LACEY is the author of a number of books for Transworld, including several football stories for the Corgi Yearling list. FLY, CHEROKEE, FLY was Highly Commended for the l999 Carnegie Medal. A scientist, Chris lives near Leicester University where he works.

Reviews for Horace

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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