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Synopsis
A band of murderers and a ruthless plot are just some of the hazards placed in the path of trusty Dido Twite. First published in 1981. Illustrated by Pat Marriott.
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About the Author
Joan Aiken, daughter of the American writer Conrad Aiken, was born in Rye, Sussex, England, and has written more than sixty books for children, including The Wolves of Willoughby Chase.
Review
“For all Joan Aiken fans who delight in her special brand of suspense and mystery, she has now concocted a parade of circumstances and characters resulting in a historical spoof that focuses on a wild scheme to foil the coronation of James IV.” Publishers Weekly
“Immensely exciting, weird, and funny, Miss Aiken is at her best.” --London Evening Standard
“The author is better at creating villains than anybody since Dickens.” — Time Magazine Time Magazine
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- PublisherJ. Cape
- Publication date1971
- ISBN 10 0224005146
- ISBN 13 9780224005142
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages250
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The Cuckoo Tree
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Jonathan Cape, London, 1971
ISBN 10: 0224005146
ISBN 13: 9780224005142
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Bud Plant & Hutchison Books, Cedar Ridge, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Marriott, Pat (illustrator). 1st ed. 1st ptg., 8vo, full green cloth, illustrated in line by Pat Marriott, the fourth in series with The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, once again featuring Dido Twite. Fine in fine, price-clipped dj, no previous owner's marks. Seller Inventory # 25189
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The Cuckoo Tree
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Cape,, London, 1971
ISBN 10: 0224005146
ISBN 13: 9780224005142
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Peakirk Books, Heather Lawrence PBFA, Sheringham, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Illustrated by Pat Marriott (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. 1st edition hbk in d/w; ex-library copy; G+/G; usual stamps and remnants; pages generally clean; d/w unclipped; d/w has long closed tear down cover edge; slight spine tilt; ; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Seller Inventory # 103637
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THE CUCKOO TREE
Published by
Jonathan Cape, 1971
ISBN 10: 0224005146
ISBN 13: 9780224005142
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Marriott, Pat (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1971. Very good condition in a good dustwrapper. Dido Twite and Captain Hughes set out from Chichester Harbour with urgent dispatches for London. Their coach overturns in the middle of nowhere leading Dido to become involved in some 'havey cavey goings in' with smugglers, witches, kidnappers and treasonous pirates. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w text illus. 251 pages. Slight bumping to spine and corners. Inscription in ink and another name blotted out to front free-endpaper. Light foxing to textblock. Dustwrapper is price-cut, edge worn, slightly marked to front panel with a tear to top spine corner and spine is slightly browned. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. Seller Inventory # 1328951
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THE CUCKOO TREE
Published by
Jonathan Cape, 1971
ISBN 10: 0224005146
ISBN 13: 9780224005142
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Marriott, Pat (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1971. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Dido Twite and Captain Hughes set out from Chichester Harbour with urgent dispatches for London. Their coach overturns in the middle of nowhere leading Dido to become involved in some 'havey cavey goings in' with smugglers, witches, kidnappers and treasonous pirates. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w text illus. 251 pages. Spine and corners bumped. Ex -Library with stamps to front and rear endpapers. Textblock edge a little grubby but contents are clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is edge worn. Spine is darkened. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. Seller Inventory # 1402899
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The Cuckoo Tree
Seller: MacKellar Art & Books, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated Edition. 1974 J Cape Hardcover 1st Edition 2nd Impression. Very good+ clean tight binding in very good+ dustjacket. Wonderful jacket design & illustrations as shown. Seller Inventory # ABE-1613819865527
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The Cuckoo Tree
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Penguin Random House Children's UK, United Kingdom, 1971
ISBN 10: 0224005146
ISBN 13: 9780224005142
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A band of murderers and a ruthless plot are just some of the hazards placed in the path of trusty Dido Twite. First published in 1981. Illustrated by Pat Marriott. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002017908
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