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Station Jim

A perfect heartwarming gift for children and adults
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Station Jim, penned by Louis de Bernières, is a heartwarming tale set in the world of a bustling railway station. It follows the adventures and charming antics of a clever little dog who becomes a beloved mascot for the station workers. The book delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and the small moments that bring magic to everyday life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales set in historical settings, like a railway station in Victorian England, brought to life with charming characters. If the idea of a nostalgic journey interwoven with emotional connections and a touch of whimsy appeals to you, then this story could be a delightful read.

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Station Jim

Beautifully illustrated, it is the perfect gift.

One day in autumn, in the days when all the trains were driven by steam, a railway guard found something abandoned on a train…

Mr Ginger Leghorn is used to collecting up umbrellas and other lost property but he’s never found an abandoned puppy on his train before.

A heartwarming tale about a mischievous dog who works on the steam trains. Beautifully illustrated, it is the perfect gift.

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A heartwarming tale about a mischievous dog who works on the steam trains. Beautifully illustrated, it is the perfect gift.

A heartwarming tale about a very special dog. Beautifully illustrated, it is the perfect Christmas gift.

One day, in the days when all the trains were driven by steam, a railway guard found something abandoned on a train...

Mr Ginger Leghorn is used to collecting up umbrellas and other lost property but he's never found a puppy on his train before. He has no intention of keeping it but his five children—Alfie, Arthur, Beryl, Sissy and Albert—have other ideas, and Jim is soon a much-loved, but often disruptive, member of the family.

Whether it's his feud with the cat, getting stuck in rabbit-holes, accidentally going to sea, accompanying the children to school or carol singing at Christmas, Jim has a knack of making himself the centre of attention. This little black and tan puppy with his small bright eyes and very waggy rump becomes something of a hero in his town, and even catches the eye of the King himself.

Station Jim is full of Christmas cheer for children and adults alike, and especially dog-lovers. It includes delightful pictures by celebrated illustrator Emma Chichester Clark, the creator of Plumdog.

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Station Jim by Louis de Bernières is praised for its captivating storytelling, described by the Daily Telegraph as the work of a "gorgeous storyteller." The Mail on Sunday appreciates the unique and cherishable voice of the author. The Sunday Express highlights its charm as a collection of stories, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787301610

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Harvill Secker

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 431g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Louis de Berni res (Author) Louis de Berni res is the bestselling author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, which won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize Best Book in 1995. His most recent books are So Much Life Left Over, The Dust That Falls From Dreams and The Autumn of the Ace, the short story collection Labels, the children's book Station Jim and the poetry collection The Cat in the Treble Clef. Emma Chichester Clark (Illustrator) Emma Chichester Clark is one of Britain's best loved children's authors and illustrators. She is the author of the immensely popular Blue Kangaroo series and many other books, and has illustrated books by Roald Dahl, Kevin Crossley-Holland, Peter Dickinson, Michael Morpurgo and, most recently, Quentin Blake.

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