Swarm in May - Hardcover

A SWARM IN MAY

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Amazing Book Company
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Special Edition. This new copy is bound in illustrated laminated boards, A dust wrapper is not called for. The text block is unmarked, tight, white, bright and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This rare book was one of limited edition reprint of the 1955 first edition that was published by Oxford University Press. William Mayne has been described as one of the outstanding children's authors of this century (Oxford Companion to Children's Lit.). He has won all major awards including the Carnegie and Guardian fiction award. Susan Hill wrote of The Fox Gate, his first storybook for Hodder, 'These stories for eight-year-olds and up are jewels - the words 'timeless' and 'classic' should be used sparingly, but are justified here. There has not been a real Beekeeper for centuries, through the singing tradition is still alive. But Owen would rather not take his turn. Until he explores one of the cathedral towers and finds something to change his mind for ever. Solving a mystery that has been baffling people for hundreds of years. Ref CC 5. Seller Inventory # 030803

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