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This title in other formats:The Tin Princessby Philip Pullman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Days after she witnesses a mysterious explosion in 19th-century London, 16-year-old Becky Winter is on her way to a small country In Central Europe, as a companion to Adelaide, a Cockney commoner who'd rather play board games than be a princess. But after an assassination makes Adelaide ruler of Razkavia, she rises to the occasion and her new station, gleefully playing international politics with the help of Becky and Jim Taylor, a dashing young detective. Review:"Fans of Pullman's writing should find much to enjoy here."-Booklist. Synopsis:After witnessing an explosion, three young Londoners journey to a tiny country high in the mountains to lead a country after the assassination of its king. Before long, they must fight for their crown and lives. Features characters from the "Sally Lockhart Trilogy." About the AuthorPhilip Pullman was born in Norwich, England and was brought up in Rhodesia, Australia, London and Wales. Philip graduated from Oxford University in 1973 with a degree in English, and has taught middle school at Westminter College. He is the author of many highly-acclaimed books for young readers, from contemporary fiction to Victorian thrillers, and has written plays and picture books for readers of all ages. Philip's current book, The Golden Compass , has been hailed as "a rich combination of high fantasy, high drama, and intense emotion" by author Lloyd Alexander, and "extraordinary storytelling at it's very best" by the Detroit Free-Press . Philip currently lives in Oxford with his wife, Judith, and children. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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