eight days of luke - Hardcover
A teenage boy learns that his new friend possesses supernatural powers, and as they encounter a series of mysterious people, he discovers his friend's true origins.
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In a career spanning four decades, award-winning author Diana Wynne Jones (1934‒2011) wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches and wizards—and a charismatic nine-lived enchanter—her books are filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy.
David dreads the upcoming holidays. Usually it means he is sent to camp or on an educational tour. This year, things are worsehis great-aunt and -uncle are confused about the last day of school and must cancel their own trip because they haven't scheduled something for David. Even worse, David finds that he can't seem to do anything right, and is constantly in trouble. Then, while playing in the garden, David unleashes unseen forces from another world; only with the help of the mysterious Luke can he send the forces back to the earth. Summer becomes more interestingLuke can charm David's relatives into letting them do almost anythinguntil David learns that the forces he freed are beyond his control. Loosely based on Norse mythology, this story is a smooth blend of myth and reality, a task that Jones ( A Tale of Time City ) performs with ease and assurance. Ages 12-up.
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- PublisherGreenwillow Books
- Publication date1975
- ISBN 10 0333171411
- ISBN 13 9780333171417
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages176
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Eight Days Of Luke
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Macmillan 1975 First Edition First Printing
(1975)
ISBN 10: 0333171411
ISBN 13: 9780333171417
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Book Description Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Macmillan 1975 First Edition First Printing Ex. Public Library with plates, pocket, stamps and a little tape marking on end papers, one number stamped on copyright page, lightly bumped at base of spine and page edges marked and lightly browned ?Good? book in Dust Jacket, slightly discoloured at the base of the spine, but which has been laminated to heavy plastic film at front, which has a (?removable) brown paper backing. ''There seemed nothing strange about Luke to begin with, except the snakes. 'Just kindle a flame and I'll be with you.' Luke said, and he always was. who were the people who seemed to be looking for Luke: the man with one eye, the massively malevolent gardener. the offensively sprightly Frys. '' Very Scarce. Book. Seller Inventory # 115867
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