Synopsis
The last four gnomes in Britain live by a Warwickshire brook. But when one of them decides to go and explore and doesn't return, it's up to the remaining three to build a boat and set out to find him. This is the story of the gnome's epic journey in search of Cloudberry and is set against the background of the English countryside, beginning in spring, continuing through summer, and concluding in autumn, when the first frosts are starting to arrive. BLFirst published in 1942, this book is still fondly remembered and well-loved by readers everywhere BLThis edition includes the original black and white illustrations by the author
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About the Author
BB is the pseudonym for Denys Watkins-Pitchford (1905–1990), a prolific author who published many children's books from 1938 to 1975, including Down the Bright Stream, the sequel to The Little Grey Men. BB was also the author of many nonfiction titles for adults about the natural world and the illustrator of many beautiful books about England and its wildlife.
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"...this Carnegie Medal–winner makes a leisurely but finally engaging read–aloud." -- Kirkus Reviews
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The Little Grey Men
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 4th Ed. the jacket is edge worn and a little torn. ex-library copy with stamps, a library pocket and a few inscriptions. contents are a little marked. sound binding. fairly good copy. may require extra postage outside South Africa. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # b7bk
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The Little Grey Men
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D.J. Watkins-Pitchford (illustrator). Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. D J Watkins-Pitchford (illustrator). Published in 1977 by Methuen Children's Books. 200 pages. Illustrated by D J Watkins-Pitchford. Dust wrapper protected by a protective plastic sleeve {removeable}. Very Good copy. Owned by legendary barbel fisherman and prolific writer Peter Wheat. Seller Inventory # Z3066/64
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The Little Grey Men
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Methuen Children's Books/Eyre & Spottiswoode, Great Britain, 1972
ISBN 10: 0416145000
ISBN 13: 9780416145007
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Hardcover. Condition: Good to Worn - Marks. D.J.Watkins-Pitchford (illustrator). Fourth Edition, Reprinted. There are a few marks on the front and back of the jacket. Seller Inventory # 066373
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THE LITTLE GREY MEN. By 'BB'. With illustrations by D.J. Watkins-Pitchford ARCA.
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Methuen Children's Books. London. 1982, 1969
ISBN 10: 0416145000
ISBN 13: 9780416145007
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1973). (1942) 1973 4th edition reprint. 8vo (164 x 215mm). Pp200. Colour plates and b/w illustrations by the author. Pale blue-grey cloth, red gnome vignette to upper board, spine titled in red. Slight foxing to edges but good-plus in slightly used and faded dust-wrapper. One of BB's best-loved children's stories. "Dodder, Baldmoney, Cloudberry and Sneezewort, are the last gnomes left in Britain and they live by a Warwickshire brook. Their home is under and oak tree which grows on the banks of the Folly. When Cloudberry, the restless one, sets out to explore the Folly to its source, he doesn't return. The story of The Little Grey Men begins when his three brothers build a boat and set out to find him." . Seller Inventory # 59644
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The Little Grey Men
Seller: Bob's Book Journey, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Later Printing. The first book in this series about the last gnomes in Britain. Gray boards with red pictorial and lettering, 200 pp., 7 color plates by D. J. Watkins-Pitchford, full-color illustrated jacket. Mild shelf wear, small coffee (?) drip on front endpapers and previous owner's name on front paste-down endpaper, otherwise clean throughout, tight binding, nice jacket. Seller Inventory # 012809
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The Little Grey Men
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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0416145000