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Feb 10, 2004 | ISBN 9780440418818 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Apr 09, 2002 | ISBN 9780375816017 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Mar 29, 2017 | ISBN 9781524765019 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Nov 17, 2020 | 102 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Feb 10, 2004 | ISBN 9780440418818 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Apr 09, 2002 | ISBN 9780375816017 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Mar 29, 2017 | ISBN 9781524765019 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Nov 17, 2020 | ISBN 9780593392935 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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Spring-Heeled Jack: The name evoked awe from both criminals and upstanding citizens alike. Some thought he was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero—leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes. The story begins as three young innocents escape their orphanage one dark and stormy night. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of London danger lurks, for hiding in the shadows is Mack the Knife, the most villainous of villains. Enter Spring-Heeled Jack, the springiest of heroes. But will Jack’s powers be enough to save the orphans?Originally published in paperback, Spring-Heeled Jack is back—now as a hardcover with eye-catching new jacket art.
Spring-Heeled Jack: The name evoked awe from both criminals and upstanding citizens alike. Some thought he was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero—leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes. The story begins as three young innocents escape their orphanage one dark and stormy night. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of London danger lurks, for hiding in the shadows is Mack the Knife, the most villainous of villains. Enter Spring-Heeled Jack, the springiest of heroes. But will Jack’s powers be enough to save the orphans?Artwork illustrations © Peter Bailey, 2018Cover and text design @ PuffinPublished by arrangement with Random House Children’s Publishers UK, a division of The Random House Group Limited.
PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed and best-selling writers at work today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all… More about Philip Pullman
“Hilarious, neatly plotted, and thoroughly appealing.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred “The author and illustrator obviously had great fun with this funny, action-packed send-up, and so will readers.”—School Library Journal, Starred
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