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Horrendo's Curse
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No one, living or dead, was ever more polite than Horrendo. In his 11 years he'd never said a rude word to anyone. But was his mother proud? Not at all! For Horrendo lived in a cruel world where kind words were as rare as dragons' teeth, and pirates stole away boys from under their mothers' noses.
HONOUR BOOK 2003: Children's Book of the year Awards (The Children's Book Council of Australia). In the category: 2003 Book of the Year - Younger Readers.
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HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2003
No one, living or dead, was ever more polite than Horrendo. In all his eleven years, he'd never said a rude word to anyone. But was his mother proud of her charming son? Not at all! For Horrendo lived in a cruel world where kind words were as rare as dragons' teeth, and pirates stole away twelve-year-old boys from under their mothers' noses.
A rollicking adventure on the high seas, bursting with fierce fights, foul food, and bad behaviour.
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Horrendo's Curse by Kim Gamble and Anna Fienberg has been praised as imaginative, funny, and entertaining. It is described as a magnificent tale, captivating readers with its swashbuckling adventures at sea. The story is noted for its humour and clever, subtle wordplay; another delightful addition from one of Australia's esteemed children's authors.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781865086033
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2002
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 146g
Pages: 156
About the Author
Anna Fienberg is a wonderful storyteller who weaves quirky humour and great charm into her stories which are loved by both children and adults. She has worked as an editor and consultant for a national book club, but now divides her time between writing and mothering.
Kim Gamble illustrates with an eye for character and a sense of fun. He and Anna Fienberg have made many marvellous books together, including the Minton and Tashi series. Their books are enduringly popular with children and adults.
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