Little Darlings
Sam Llewellyn
ISBN 10: 1595140662 ISBN 13: 9781595140661
Published by Razorbill (edition First Edition), 2004
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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 1595140662-7-1
Synopsis:
Having always been cared for by nannies, the Darling children are no strangers to dealing with the strict people who venture in and out of their lives, but when the latest employee turns out to be a member of a notorious burglar ring, Daisy, Primose, and Cassian delight in secretly seeking revenge on her. Original.
Reviews:
Grade 4-6–Cassian, Primrose, and Daisy, children of rich Papa Darling, are neglected and unloved. Their mother disappeared without a word and since then they have been cared for by a revolving door of nannies, each one more horrible than the last. Throughout these bad times, the children have cultivated their own special talents. Cassian's love of machines, Primrose's culinary skills, and Daisy's deep understanding of psychology enable the siblings to band together and ultimately reunite their parents. One part Pippi Longstocking, two parts Lemony Snicket, Little Darlings is a cleverly written satire on the ingenuity of children and the callous materialism of the British upper classes. The narrative slows at times with the introduction of myriad absurd characters, and the use of British slang and dialect, although appropriate for the novel, might be problematic for less competent readers. While the story might find fans with readers hungry for more Lemony Snicket-type books, others should consider this novel only as a secondary purchase.–Melissa Christy Buron, Epps Island Elementary, Houston, TX
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Little Darlings
Publisher: Razorbill (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Adam Rex
Condition: Fair
Edition: First Edition.