One of our Thursdays is Missing

Name: One of our Thursdays is Missing
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780340963098
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Thursday Next Book 6

By Jasper Fforde

Series: Thursday Next

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In One of our Thursdays is Missing by Jasper Fforde, readers are taken back to the fantastical BookWorld, where the written word comes alive. The story centres on the literary detective Thursday Next, whose written counterpart finds her world in turmoil. She embarks on a quest to uncover a series of literary mysteries and save the day, all while exploring themes of identity and the power of imagination.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate quirky, imaginative storytelling set in a world where fiction and reality blur. Expect a clever mix of wit, humour, and creativity with a cast of eccentric characters that keeps you guessing. If you love books that challenge your imagination and play with literary conventions, this could be the perfect read for you.

Thursday Next returns in her sixth inventive, funny and fantastical adventure - a Number One bestseller.

Thursday Next returns in her sixth inventive, funny and fantastical adventure - a Number One bestseller.

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It is a time of unrest in the BookWorld. Only the diplomatic skills of ace literary detective Thursday Next can avert a devastating genre war. But a week before the peace talks, Thursday vanishes. Has she simply returned home to the RealWorld, or is this something more sinister?

All is not yet lost. Living at the quiet end of speculative fiction is the written Thursday Next, eager to prove herself worthy of her illustrious namesake.

The fictional Thursday is soon hot on the trail of her factual alter-ego and quickly stumbles upon a plot so fiendish that it threatens the very BookWorld itself.

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Jasper Fforde's novel is celebrated for its clever wordplay, rich with literary references and humour. It combines a complex mystery with an inventive comic fantasy style that draws comparisons to Douglas Adams and Lewis Carroll. Critics praise its lively dialogue, engaging characters, and the whimsical handling of impossible and absurd scenarios, appealing to a broad audience beyond Fforde's established fan base.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340963098

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: Yes

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 416

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Jasper Fforde traded a varied career in the film industry for staring out of the window and chewing the end of a pencil. He lives and works in Wales and has a passion for aviation.

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