The Paper Canoe
Jean Morris(Author)
Bodley Head Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 13. October 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
154 pages
978-0-370-31267-5 (ISBN)
Description
Overwhelmed by unhappiness following the death of her father and awaiting her examination results, Carly escapes into a fantasy world tracing Mary Kingsley's journey in her favourite book "Travels in West Africa". She becomes an intrepid explorer guiding her canoe down a great river to the sea. The author has written for radio and television and produced thrillers under the pseudonym Kenneth O'Hara. She has also written "The Donkey's Crusade" which was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award in 1983, "The Song Under the Water" and "The Troy Game".
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Young adult
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
175 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-370-31267-5 (9780370312675)
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