Wynne Jones, Diana: Wild Robert.Wynne Jones, Diana WILD ROBERT. Il. Mark Zug. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-06-055530-0. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Greenwillow Books, 2003. 112 pp. $15.99. Set in an English castle operated by the British National Trust, the details of this story, which was first published in Great Britain Great Britain, officially United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 60,441,000), 94,226 sq mi (244,044 sq km), on the British Isles, off W Europe. The country is often referred to simply as Britain. in 1989, are quite far removed from a typical Canadian/American youngster's range of knowledge and experience. Teenagers with "tall punk hairstyles," an ancient family estate now being operated as a tourist attraction Noun 1. tourist attraction - a characteristic that attracts tourists attractive feature, magnet, attractor, attracter, attraction - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees" , and references to pounds sterling, ice lollies, car parks, and other British terms and concepts may pose difficulties for some American readers who do not have the experience or exposure to understand such references. On the other hand, it is a fantastic tale of a mischievous mis·chie·vous adj. 1. Causing mischief. 2. Playful in a naughty or teasing way. 3. Troublesome; irritating: a mischievous prank. 4. 17th-century youth accidentally brought back to life by an angry young girl. She discovers that his magical talents can lead to big trouble. The humorous adventure may be enough to appeal to many young American readers despite the challenges created by the unfamiliar context and setting. Ages 7 up.--M.L. |
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