All Bones and Lies [Hardcover]

Anne Fine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002

Colin is in many ways an ideal citizen, holding down a responsible job, taking care of his elderly mother, and trying to keep his family together. But no one in his life knows about his other—much more secret—life, that involves a garden shed, a circus acrobat, a much adored three-year-old charmer, and a certain Mr. Haksar's increasingly disquieting penchant for squabbling with his neighbors. What Colin doesn't know is that, thanks to a house insurance policy incorrectly filled in by his mother, his two lives are set to collide, and there is nothing he can do to stop them.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"* 'A children's writer of rare gifts' TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT * 'When it comes to innovative writing, Ann Fine leads the pack' BOOKLIST * 'A writer of great originalit. Anne Fine's books are a delight to read' CHILDREN'S FICTION SOURCEBOOK --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

ANNE FINE is one of the children's authors of today. She has taken the position of second Children's Laureate, 2001-2003. This is a two-year post dedicated to progressing reading and a love of books in children. Anne succeeds Quentin Blake who was the first Children's Laureate. Shortlisted for the inaugural Children's Laureate in 1999, she has won many awards for her work, including the Carnegie Medal (twice), the Whitbread Children's Novel Award (twice), the Guardian Children's Literature Award, a Smarties Prize and she has twice been voted Children's Writer of the Year. She has written over forty books for children and adults, including GOGGLE-EYES, FLOUR BABIES, BILL'S NEW FROCK, THE TULIP TOUCH and MADAME DOUBTFIRE (which was made into a feature film by Twentieth Century Fox, starring Robin Williams. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 238 pages
• Publisher: Transworld Publishers (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0593047257
• ISBN-13: 978-0593047255
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,716,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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