Spring-Heeled Jack Hardcover - 2002
by Philip Pullman; D. Mostyn (Illustrator)
Some thought Spring-Heeled Jack was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero--leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes. Three young innocents escape their orphanage one night and wander through the treacherous streets of London. Hiding in the shadows is the villainous Mack the Knife. But will Jack's powers be enough to save the orphans? Illustrations.
First line
It was a dark and stormy night.
From the jacket flap
Spring-Heeled Jack: The name evoked awe from both criminals and upstanding citizens alike. Some thought he was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero--leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes.
The story begins as three young innocents escape their orphanage one dark and stormy night. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of London danger lurks, for hiding in the shadows is Mack the Knife, the most villainous of villains. Enter
Spring-Heeled Jack, the springiest of heroes. But will Jack's powers be enough to save the orphans?
Originally published in paperback, "Spring-Heeled Jack is back--now as a hardcover with eye-catching new jacket art.
Details
- Title Spring-Heeled Jack
- Author Philip Pullman; D. Mostyn (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 112
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, New York
- Date April 9, 2002
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780375816017 / 0375816011
- Weight 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg)
- Dimensions 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.58 in (23.62 x 16.00 x 1.47 cm)
- Ages 08 to 12 years
- Grade levels 3 - 7
- Reading level 770
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Library of Congress subjects Adventure and adventurers, London (England)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 90005151
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
Citations
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2002, Page 380
- Publishers Weekly, 03/04/2002, Page 0
- PW Notes and Reprints, 03/04/2002, Page 82
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