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Because Tom's aunt disapproves of his constant fooling around she calls in Captain Najork to teach him a lesson. Tom, however, has a splendid idea.
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A delightful tale of tomfoolery, unforgettably illustrated by Quentin Blake.
About the Author
Russell Hoban is the author of many famous novels, including Turtle Diary and Riddley Walker, which won the John W. Campbell Award for science fiction. He also wrote over 50 children's books, including such classics as The Mouse and His Child, The Sea-Thing Child and, most recently, Rosie's Magic Horse. Born in Pennsylvania in 1925, he moved in 1969 to London, where he lived until his death in 2011.Quentin Blake is one of the world's foremost illustrators, particularly renowned for his collaboration with writers such as Russell Hoban, Michael Rosen, Joan Aiken and Roald Dahl. His books have won numerous awards, including the Whitbread Prize, the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. In 1999 he was appointed the first Children's Laureate, in 2005 was created a CBE and in 2013 received a knighthood for his services to illustration. He lives in London.
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- PublisherAtheneum Books
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0689304412
- ISBN 13 9780689304415
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages32
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HARD BACK RED. Condition: FAIR. QUENTIN BLAKE (illustrator). first american. ex-library with usual library markings; previous owner's name on fep and cover page in crayon;taped on front and back hinges;torn and missing portion of cloth cover on top spine; rubbed top/bottom; small tears on corners; some stains on boards; colored illustrated pages DATE PUBLISHED: 1974 EDITION: first american. Seller Inventory # 082001
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Condition: acceptable. Reading copy. May have signs of wear and previous use scuffs, library copy, highlighting, writing, and underlining . Dust jacket may be missing. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if youâre not satisfied with purchase.Ships USPS Media Mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0689304412.A
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Illustrated by Quentin Blake (illustrator). Winner of the 1974 Whitebread Award for children's book of the year. First American edition. Ex-library copy with typical markings, else good in a good (edge worn with a few small chips) dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 54395
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How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen
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ISBN 10: 0689304412
ISBN 13: 9780689304415
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Blake, Quentin (illustrator). First American Edition. Thin 4to. Approx 10 2/3" x 8 1/2". Bright red cloth with cover drawing in dark blue and dark blue spine printing. 1974. First American edition stated. Unapged. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. Heavy blue paper eps. Few light flecks fox to bottom edge title page; an occasional fox spot in text; else contents VG, clean and tight. Jacket is worn along top edge with wide closed tear down through the "H" in author's name at top. Light soil to jacket at flaps where the jacket is white; small piece missing from jacket at spine bottom; closed tears to jacket at top corners; else respectable under protective mylar. Further info/scan upon request. Seller Inventory # 3438
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How Tom Beat Captain Najork and his Hired Sportsmen
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ISBN 10: 0689304412
ISBN 13: 9780689304415
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Quentin Blake (illustrator). First U.S. Edition. Signed. A Very Good copy in red cloth, in a tanned Good dust jacket with chipping/tearing at the spine tips and flap folds. Briefly inscribed and signed by the author (as "Russ") in 1975. Inscribed by Author(s). Book. Seller Inventory # 047725
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