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  Detective Comics Issue # 417 Nov '71 CONDT POOR Neal Adams cover art. ––––––––––... "Batman for a Night" – (17-page Batman story, no synopsis written). "A Bullet for Gordon!" – (8-page Batgirl story, no synopsis written). "Alfred, Armchair Detective!" – (4-page story reprinted from Batman #31, Oct.-Nov. 1945). "The Mystery that Edgar Allan Poe Solved" – (8-page story reprinted from Gang Busters #49, Dec. 1955-Jan. 1956). –––––––––– NOTE: In "A Bullet for Gordon!," James Gordon reveals that he knows Batgirl's identity.

We Are Poor But So Many, the Story Of Self-Employed Women In India by Ela R. Bhatt A first edition hardcover published by Oxford University Press in 2006 Picture cover boards are as new, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete, clean & bright. Postage cost within South Africa will be R40.00 Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote Abe #  

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  Author(s): Muhammad Yunus, with Alan Jolis  Title:      Banker to the Poor, the story of Muhammad Yunus, banker to the poor  ISBN:   978 1 84510 924 8  Publisher/place:  Aurum Press, London  This Edition: paperback reissue of 2003, 10th printing  Year of Publication: 2011  First Published: 1998  Binding: paperback Number of pages:  313  Weight: 246g  Condition:   Very good  Please see pictures, as these form part of the description.  

 Through the sharp yet loving eyes of 11-year-old Lily, we see the whole exotic, vivid, vigorous culture of the Cape Coloured community at the time when apartheid threatened its destruction. As Lily's beautiful but angry mother returns to Cape Town, determined to fight for justice for her family, so the story of Lily's past - and future - erupts. Soft cover, good condition.  348 pages.

Book is still in a very good unmarked condition.  >>>     Who will feed the baby owls now that their mother is gone??. - A Betty and John short story.   *NB.*    If you buy more than one book from me on the same day you only pay R 6 extra postage for each of the additional books - See what else I have to offer, it might just be worth your while.      

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Pradyumna Kumar, aka PK, was born into a poor, untouchable family in a small village in eastern India. Throughout his childhood he kept a palm leaf bearing an astrologer's prophecy: 'You will marry a girl who is not from the village, not even from the country; she will be musical, own a jungle and be born under the sign of the ox'. Incredibly, it was a prophecy that would come true, but only after the most remarkable journey that would take PK, armed with only a handful of paintbrushes and a second-hand bicycle, from the jungles of eastern India to the forests of Sweden. Part reportage, part travel narrative and part memoir, The Amazing Story of the Man Who Cycled from India to Europe for Love is the extraordinary, life-affirming true story that has captured imaginations around the world. Features Summary Slumdog Millionaire - but for real! Publisher Oneworld Publications Release date 20170202 Pages 272 ISBN 1-78607-033-2 ISBN 13 978-1-78607-033-3

THE STORY OF ENGLAND by Arthur Bryant Hardcover book with dust jacket in fair condition.  Dust cover torn and in poor condition. Edges of pages tanned with foxing. Postage and packing for this book is for under 1kg.    See Shipping & Payment above.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Raised in a desperately poor village during the height of China's Cultural Revolution, Li Cunxin's childhood revolved around the commune, his family and Chairman Mao's Little Red Book. Until, that is, Madame Mao's cultural delegates came in search of young peasants to study ballet at the academy in Beijing and he was thrust into a completely unfamiliar world. When a trip to Texas as part of a rare cultural exchange opened his eyes to life and love beyond China's borders, he defected to the United States in an extraordinary and dramatic tale of Cold War intrigue. Told in his own distinctive voice, this is Li's inspirational story of how he came to be Mao's last dancer, and one of the world's greatest ballet dancers. Features Summary Written by the author who was raised in a desperately poor village during the height of China's Cultural Revolution, this book tells the story of how he came to be Mao's last dancer.. Author Li Cunxin Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20090402 Pages 412 ISBN 0-14-104022-X ISBN 13 978-0-14-104022-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Set in the taxi industry, the story's main characters are a poor taxi driver, a wealthy taxi owner and the taxi driver's girlfriend. Crime fiction featuring paranormal elements, The Last Stop combines gritty realism with the magical. It shows what happens between people in times of taxi violence and deals with themes of lust, betrayal and revenge.The Last Stop is an engaging, clever, interesting and darkly enjoyable read with an incredible plot twist at the end. Features Summary Set in the taxi industry, the story's main characters are a poor taxi driver, a wealthy taxi owner and the taxi driver's girlfriend. Crime fiction featuring paranormal elements... Author Thabiso Mofokeng Publisher Jacana Media Release date 20170605 Pages 161 ISBN 1-928337-43-0 ISBN 13 978-1-928337-43-0

  From Russia, with Love   is the fifth novel by the English author   Ian Fleming   to feature his fictional British   Secret Service   agent   James Bond. Fleming wrote the story in early 1956 at his   Goldeneye estate   in Jamaica; at the time he thought it might be his final Bond book. The novel was first published in the United Kingdom by   Jonathan Cape   on 8 April 1957. The story centres on a plot by  SMERSH, the Soviet  counter-intelligence  agency, to assassinate Bond in such a way as to discredit both him and his organisation. As bait, the Russians use a beautiful cipher clerk and the Spektor, a Soviet decoding machine. Much of the action takes place in  Istanbul  and on the  Orient Express. The book was inspired by Fleming's visit to Turkey on behalf of  The Sunday Times  to report on an  Interpol  conference; he returned to Britain by the Orient Express.  From Russia, with Love  deals with the East–West tensions of the  Cold War, and the decline of British power and influence in the post-Second World War era. Title: From Russia with Love  Author: Ian Fleming  Publisher: Pan Books Ltd.  ISBN: -  Description:  Exterior in poor condition. Soft cover. No dust jacket. Significant signs of wear & tear. Significant signs of shelf rubbing.  Interior in poor condition. Pages tightly bound to spine. Very heavy tanning. No foxing. Moderate water damage present on the top quarter of the pages, becomes barely noticeable by p. 90. 

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'This is a miracle of a book' George Lamming 'Compelling. Stuart Hall's story is the story of an age' Owen Jones 'Sometimes I feel I was the last colonial' This is the story, in his own words, of the extraordinary life of Stuart Hall: writer, thinker and one of the leading intellectual lights of his age. Growing up in a middle-class family in 1930s Jamaica, then still a British colony, Hall found himself caught between two worlds: the stiflingly respectable middle class in Kingston, who, in their habits and ambitions, measured themselves against the white planter elite; and working-class and peasant Jamaica, neglected and grindingly poor, though rich in culture, music and history. But as colonial rule was challenged, things began to change in Jamaica and across the world. When, in 1951, a scholarship took him across the Atlantic to Oxford University, Hall encountered other Caribbean writers and thinkers, from Sam Selvon and George Lamming to V. S. Naipaul. He also forged friendships with the likes of Raymond Williams and E. P. Thompson, with whom he worked in the formidable political movement, the New Left, and developed his groundbreaking ideas on cultural theory. Familiar Stranger takes us to the heart of Hall's struggle in post-war England: that of building a home and a life in a country where, rapidly, radically, the social landscape was transforming, and urgent new questions of race, class and identity were coming to light. Told with passion and wisdom, this is a story of how the forces of history shape who we are. Features Summary 'This is a miracle of a book' George Lamming 'Compelling. Stuart Hall's story is the story of an age' Owen Jones 'Sometimes I feel I was the last colonial' This is the story... Author Stuart Hall Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20180405 Pages 301 ISBN 0-14-198475-9 ISBN 13 978-0-14-198475-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Many seek to "fix" Africa - economists, experts, politicians, gurus, cognoscenti and glitterati. But the continent conceals multiple secrets, including the Holy Grail: explanations of its saga over the previous centuries. Africa's Future tells the tale of Africa's economic evolution, revealing unique prisms for understanding the continent's panoramic story, one of triumph over the lasting influences of nature and multiple political tragedies. It explains why from Roman times to 1500 CE Africa went backwards, evolving slowly, growing later, improving recently, and how its modern and archaic economies coexist uneasily today. Modern Africa developed diverse economic pathways to betterment - yet survivalist economies litter the landscape. Its paradox of "subsistence with many faces" coexists amidst the tiny middle class, growing rich, and many more poor expected in the future. Clarke provides fresh and challenging insights into Africa's economies and future, offering seasoned views on a continent of unlocked potential which has witnessed many false dawns. Not "poor" but poorly managed, Africa holds greater promise, its destiny revealed by its history. Features Summary One of the world's leading strategists on global oil exploration puts forward a unique reformulation of Africa's economic past, present and future, revealing the continent's changing political landscape and likely trajectories.. Author Duncan Clarke Publisher Profile Books Ltd Release date 20120209 Pages 305 ISBN 1-84668-569-9 ISBN 13 978-1-84668-569-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Rosie's walk around the farmyard, pursued by the hungry but clumsy fox, has become a beacon in the world of children's picture books, an ever-popular classic which generations have enjoyed. Children love the humour of this near-wordless story. One disaster after another befalls the poor fox while Rosie goes on her way, supremely unaware of the danger behind her. Now at a wonderful larger size, this re-issue will bring the joy of Rosie's tale and Pat's bold artwork to a new generation of fans. Features Summary One disaster after another befalls the poor, hungry but clumsy fox while Rosie goes on her way, supremely unaware of the danger behind her. Author Pat Hutchins Publisher Red Fox Picture Books Release date 20090305 Pages 32 ISBN 1-86230-806-3 ISBN 13 978-1-86230-806-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Poor Bob the dog! Whenever things go missing, he always gets the blame. How can he explain that it's not him that's eating everything? There's a pesky pelican on the loose, and it's hiding all the objects in its beak! Kate Leake's brand-new picture book is a hilarious story full of mayhem, mishaps - and an utterly lovable, unlucky dog! Features Summary Poor Bob the dog! Whenever things go missing, he always gets the blame. How can he explain that it's not him that's eating everything? There's a pesky pelican on the loose... Author Kate Leake (Author), Kate Leake (Illustrator) Publisher Scholastic Press Release date 20170105 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4071-6431-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4071-6431-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Poor Bob the dog! Whenever things go missing, he always gets the blame. How can he explain that it's not him that's eating everything? There's a pesky pelican on the loose, and it's hiding all the objects in its beak! Kate Leake's brand-new picture book is a hilarious story full of mayhem, mishaps - and an utterly lovable, unlucky dog! Features Summary Poor Bob the dog! Whenever things go missing, he always gets the blame. How can he explain that it's not him that's eating everything? There's a pesky pelican on the loose... Author Kate Leake (Author), Kate Leake (Illustrator) Publisher Scholastic Press Release date 20161222 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4071-6432-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4071-6432-8

Author - Kathleen Ainslie Binding - Hardcover. Boards are in poor condition, especially rear board. Repairs have been made to cracks in the boards. Corners, edges and spine are worn. Book Condition - Fair to poor. Missing illustrated ffep and title page. Foxed. Book Number - QB-010247 Location - Kalk Bay Shop Size - Oblong. 22cm x 15.5cm    A story about a grueling girls hockey match between the Mops and the Tails with a 'bury the hatchet' feast at the end. The color illustrations are bright and cheerful, appearing on every other page, opposite hand-lettered text. Wonderful centre-fold illustration. The author and illustrator, Kathleen Ainslie, was active in the years 1900-1911. She was best-known for her series of children’s books based on jointed Dutch peg dolls which were popular during the 19th and early-20th centuries.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky couldn't have dreamed a better love story for themselves had it been scripted by a bestselling novelist like Kelsey's mom, Karen Kingsbury. In fact, if you asked them, Kyle and Kelsey would name God as the author of their story. And they're glad they trusted him to write it for them. Unfortunately, too many girls hoping for their own happily-ever-after have taken matters into their own hands, chasing after boys when they should be chasing after God. And that inevitably leads to heartache, low self-esteem, and poor choices as girls give in to pressure from media and peers to look and act a certain way to attract guys. Kyle and Kelsey want girls to know that it's never too late to trust God with their love lives, that wherever they are, there's always hope for the future. Through their own story and the stories of others who long for love, they show girls how to put God first, how to value and protect their purity, how to deal with loneliness and bullying, and how to see themselves as God does--a one-in-a-million girl who deserves no less than God's best. Features Summary Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky couldn't have dreamed a better love story for themselves had it been scripted by a bestselling novelist like Kelsey's mom, Karen Kingsbury... Author Kyle Kupecky (Author), Kelsey Kupecky (Author) Publisher Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group Release date 20150901 Pages 186 ISBN 0-8007-2651-0 ISBN 13 978-0-8007-2651-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A spellbinding and surreal coming-of-age story about a young boy living on the fringe with his family - who are secretly werewolves - and struggling to survive in a contemporary America that shuns them. A spellbinding and darkly humorous coming-of-age story about an unusual boy, whose family lives on the fringe of society and struggles to survive in a hostile world that shuns and fears them. He was born an outsider, like the rest of his family. Poor yet resilient, he lives in the shadows with his aunt Libby and uncle Darren, folk who stubbornly make their way in a society that does not understand or want them. They are mongrels, mixed blood, neither this nor that. The boy at the centre of Mongrels must decide if he belongs on the road with his aunt and uncle, or if he fits with the people on the other side of the tracks. For ten years, he and his family have lived a life of late-night exits and narrow escapes-always on the move across the South to stay one step ahead of the law. But the time is drawing near when Darren and Libby will finally know if their nephew is like them or not. And the close calls they've been running from for so long are catching up fast now. Everything is about to change. A compelling and fascinating journey, Mongrels alternates between past and present to create an unforgettable portrait of a boy trying to understand his family and his place in a complex and unforgiving world. Features Summary A spellbinding and surreal coming-of-age story about a young boy living on the fringe with his family - who are secretly werewolves - and struggling to survive in a contemporary America that shuns them. Author Stephen Graham Jones Publisher Harper Voyager Release date 20170126 Pages 320 ISBN 0-00-818245-0 ISBN 13 978-0-00-818245-8

What is science fiction? Who invented it? What kinds of science fiction stories are there? Are aliens science fiction, or are they real? Then find out about some amazing science fiction inventions, such as robots and matter transmitters. Is time travel possible, or is that just science fiction? Then read The City: a science fiction story set in the future. It's a world of half-people, half robots, where the Control Zone is in charge of everything. Science Fiction is part of the Trailblazers series, published by Ransom Publishing. It is ideal for older children and young adults with a reading age of 5 - 8. The books are suitable for general reading or as part of a more structured reading programme. Each book is on a strong, popular topic, with a colourful, attractive layout, combining fact and fiction. Each book has a non fiction and a fiction section. The fiction story appears in two formats - one with simple texts for poor readers; the facing pages contain an illustrated "speech bubble" version of the same story, for those who are just starting to learn to read. These two levels of entry give access points for children and young adults with different reading ages. The vocabulary of each book is carefully limited, with simple sentences to reinforce reading skills, which make the books suitable for even the poorest readers. Format:Paperback

'Formula One' answers questions such as 'How did motor racing start?' and covers many other F1 facts. The spooky fiction story 'The Man of Mystery' features the greatest racing driver ever! Formula One is part of the Trailblazers series, published by Ransom Publishing. It is ideal for older children and young adults with a reading age of 5 - 8. The books are suitable for general reading or as part of a more structured reading programme. Each book is on a strong, popular topic, with a colourful, attractive layout, combining fact and fiction. Each book has a non fiction and a fiction section. The fiction story appears in two formats - one with simple texts for poor readers; the facing pages contain an illustrated "speech bubble" version of the same story, for those who are just starting to learn to read. These two levels of entry give access points for children and young adults with different reading ages. The vocabulary of each book is carefully limited, with simple sentences to reinforce reading skills, which make the books suitable for even the poorest readers. Format:Paperback Pages:0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days In 1931, City Lightsintroduced Charlie Chaplin's new female star to the world. The film - defiantly silent in the age of talkies - was an immediate and international hit. The actress who played the romantic lead had never been on screen or stage before. Chaplin's film turned her into the most famous girl in the world. Virginia Cherrill was the beautiful daughter of an Illinois rancher, who ran away to live through some of Hollywood's wildest years. She was the adoring first wife who broke Cary Grant's heart when she left him; who turned down the gloriously eligible Maharajah of Jaipur to befriend his wife and rescue her from purdah. Virginia Cherrill presided, during the thirties, over one of England's loveliest houses, as the Countess of Jersey. Everybody sought her friendship. All that eluded her was love. And when she found it, she gave up all she had to marry a handsome and penniless Polish flying ace, whose dream it was to become a cowboy. In this glorious, and undiscovered story of Hollywood, international high society, wartime drama and romance, Miranda Seymour works from unpublished sources to recapture the personality of a woman so vividly enchanting that none could resist her. This is the story of Cinderalla in reverse: of the poor girl who won everything - and gave up all for love. Breathtakingly romantic, exquisitely written, this is the stuff that dreams are made of... Features Summary The enchanting story of 1930s Hollywood darling Virginia Cherrill, who traded international stardom for true love. Author Miranda Seymour Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20100429 Pages 384 ISBN 1-84739-158-3 ISBN 13 978-1-84739-158-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days A prelude to fame, Just Kids recounts the friendship of two young artists--Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe - whose passion fueled their lifelong pursuit of art. In 1967, a chance meeting between two young people led to a romance and a lifelong friendship that would carry each to international success never dreamed of. The backdrop is Brooklyn, Chelsea Hotel, Max's Kansas City, Scribner's Bookstore, Coney Island, Warhol's Factory and the whole city resplendent. Among their friends, literary lights, musicians and artists such as Harry Smith, Bobby Neuwirth, Allen Ginsberg, Sandy Daley, Sam Shepherd, William Burroughs, etc. It was a heightened time politically and culturally; the art and music worlds exploding and colliding. In the midst of all this two kids made a pact to always care for one another. Scrappy, romantic, committed to making art, they prodded and provided each other with faith and confidence during the hungry years--the days of cous-cous and lettuce soup. Just Kids begins as a love story and ends as an elegy. Beautifully written, this is a profound portrait of two young artists, often hungry, sated only by art and experience. And an unforgettable portrait of New York, her rich and poor, hustlers and hellions, those who made it and those whose memory lingers near. Features Summary Winner of the 2010 Non-Fiction National Book Award Patti Smith's evocative, honest and moving coming-of-age story of her extraordinary relationship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe Author Patti Smith Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Release date 20101215 Pages 288 ISBN 0-7475-6876-6 ISBN 13 978-0-7475-6876-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born in rural Jamaica, this musician and songwriter began his career with his band, The Wailing Wailers, in 1963. The Wailers went on to spread the gospel of reggae music around the globe. Bob's distinctive style and dedication to his Rastafari beliefs became a rallying cry for the poor and disenfranchised the world over and led to a hugely successful solo career. After his death in 1981, Bob Marley became a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. His greatest-hits album, Legend, remains the best-selling reggae album of all time. Who Was Bob Marley? tells the story of how a man with humble roots became an international icon. Features Summary Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of all time. Who Was Bob Marley? tells the story of how a man with humble roots became an international icon. Author Katie Ellison (Author), Gregory Copeland (Author) Publisher Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S. Release date 20170605 ISBN 0-448-48919-8 ISBN 13 978-0-448-48919-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Rachel has Eczema is a reassuring story for 4-7 year olds about Rachel the rhino. Poor Rachel is sore and itchy and can't sleep at night. After diagnosing a painful case of eczema, Doctor Spot treats her with ointments and dressings which soon make her feel better. Dr Spot's Casebooks is a series of colourful stories designed to help children understand and cope with a range of common illnesses and conditions. Each title also has parents' pages at the back providing medically vetted information on recognizing and easing symptoms and seeking medical help. ENDORSED BY THE NATIONAL ECZEMA SOCIETY Features Summary Rachel has Eczema is a reassuring story for 4-7 year olds about Rachel the rhino who's sore and itchy and can't sleep at night. ENDORSED BY THE NATIONAL ECZEMA SOCIETY Author Jenny Leigh (Author), Woody Fox (Illustrator) Publisher Red Kite Books Release date 20130926 Pages 32 ISBN 1-905339-87-9 ISBN 13 978-1-905339-87-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days "A story of social change and the evolution of a neighbourhood, full of human interest and the richness and sadness of the passing of time - I loved the irrepressible character who combined the skills of barrister, chef and advertising genius, and the poor first owner with her aesthetic aspirations and her artwork - the kind of history we imagine for our houses (but not so fully), assembled from small relics and suggestions." - Margaret Drabble In a vivid blend of history and fiction, Clare Hastings tells the story of a house in London's Little Chelsea - the house in which she lives - and its inhabitants, from 1873, when it was `topped out', to the 1930s. Detailed in the census records and other sources, these very real residents - ranging from bodice-makers by way of booksellers (and a bigamist) to that glamorous, though unemployed, Irish barrister - are all now long gone, but their footsteps are etched into the floorboards at Finborough Road, and into the imagination of the author. In these pages, Clare Hastings's warmth, humour and compelling storytelling bring them back to life. Features Summary A unique history of a Victorian house, brought to life in a witty and compelling fictional form Author Clare Hastings Publisher Pimpernel Press Release date 20180816 Pages 176 ISBN 1-910258-96-2 ISBN 13 978-1-910258-96-5

Sadly this 1938 book does not have a dust wrapper and the first blank page has been removed - Rest quite good.   >>> C ontains a chapter of autobiographical material relating to Hilton's own schooldays and his thoughts on the English public school system and how the world he knew was about to be changed by the coming shadow of WW2.  The remaining chapters are additional stories about Chips, the legendary acting headmaster of Brookfield School, and are largely concerned with Chips' deep psychological understanding about what makes a boy tick.  Most poignant of all is the last story in which Chips attempts to cheer up the boys during the dark days of 1917 as the horrors of the first world war loom ever larger, by organising a lavish Christmas party.  Alas a flu epidemic puts paid to his plans, and as the school breaks up early for an extended holiday, the boys are delighted, while poor Chips is left to contemplate a lonely Christmas at Brookfield.   ·         *N.B.*   If you buy more than one book from me on the same day you only pay R 6 extra postage for each of the additional books - See what else I have to offer, it might just be worth your while.  

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Follow the life of Pip, a poor lonely orphan in Victorian England. Everything changes when he becomes friends with the wealthy Estella. But can Pip leave his past behind? Written to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth, this inspired retelling is written by Whitbread award-winning author Hilary McKay. * Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. * Text type: A retelling of a story by a significant author * Curriculum links: History; Citizenship Format:Paperback Pages:48