Tale of a One-Way Street: And Other Stories (Puffin Books) [Paperback]

Joan Aiken (Author), Jan Pienkowski (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Puffin Books | Publication Date: August 5, 1986

And Other Stories.Softback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition, suitable as a study copy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (August 5, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140317007
• ISBN-13: 978-0140317008
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,695,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Joan Aiken (1924-2004) was the daughter of Pulitzer prize winning poet Conrad Aiken and started writing herself from the age of five. During her lifetime she published over one hundred books for children and adults, including the acclaimed Wolves of Willoughby Chase series. In the UK she received an MBE from the Queen for her services to Children's Literature.

This year sees the publication of a brand NEW story collection - The Monkey's Wedding - with previously unpublished material that shows Aiken on top form. This collection of funny, spooky, unexpected but classic Aiken stories has received wonderful reviews and will delight her readers. See below for details.

Her work continues to be adapted for film and television; she is established as a consummate storyteller,and recognized as one of the best loved authors of the twentieth century.

"The Wonderful World of Joan Aiken" is at www.joanaiken.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that keeps on giving, December 18, 2009

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J. O'KELLY (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tale of a One-Way Street: And Other Stories (Puffin Books) (Paperback)

I received this book as a child and the stories within are timeless and unforgettable. Consequently, I gave this book to my brother as a present, and he hasn't been able to stop talking about it since. It is a book that left an indelible impression on my childhood and the stories have gone on and stayed with me until this day. Somehow, I don't think my brother will ever forget it either.