Constance in peril
Manley, Ben2021
Book
Total copies: 4
The darkly witty story of Constance Hardpenny, a rag doll of character and fortitude. Constance in Peril is a brilliantly funny story from the creators of the critically acclaimed The Misadventures of Frederick, a Sunday Times Children's Book of the Year. Told with all Ben Manley's characteristic wit and genius for comic timing, with beautiful, atmospheric illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark adding to the fun.Edward's favourite toy was a soft, old, cloth doll. Her name was Constance Hardpenny and she had led a tragic life.Having been rescued from a rubbish bin by a boy called Edward, Constance suffers a series of potentially catastrophic incidents. More suited to elegant tea parties in a bygone age, she nevertheless remains stoic throughout. From being forgotten and left out in the rain or trapped up a tree, even being caught between the jaws of the neighbour's dog, Constance is constantly finding herself in mortal danger. Although she's luckily rescued each time by the watchful Grace, Edward's loving older sister, it seems disaster is never far behind. Is Constance doomed to suffer a life of never-ending peril? Probably.
Main title:
Constance in peril / Ben Manley, Emma Chichester Clark.
Author:
Manley, Ben, authorChichester Clark, Emma, artist
Work:
Imprint:
London : Two Hoots, 2021.
Collation:
30 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm
ISBN:
9781509839735 (hbk)
Dewey class:
823.92
Language:
English
Subject:
Books for very young children, children's picture books & activity booksPicture storybooksChildren's / Teenage fiction: Action & adventure storiesChildren's / Teenage fiction: Humorous storiesChildren's / Teenage fiction: General fiction"Children's / Teenage general interest: Toys, dolls & puppets"Children's stories -- Pictorial worksPicture Books
BRN:
381600