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Horace
  • Published: 1 September 2004
  • ISBN: 9780440864455
  • Imprint: Yearling
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $27.99

Horace

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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-
  • Published: 1 September 2004
  • ISBN: 9780440864455
  • Imprint: Yearling
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $27.99
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About the author

Chris d'Lacey

Chris D'lacey is the author of a number of books for Transworld, including several football stories for the Corgi Yearling list. Fly was highly commended for the l999 Carnegie Medal. A scientist, Chris lives near Leicester University where he works.

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Praise 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

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A heart-warming story

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An enjoyable tale . . . Reads very naturally

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