Snakes' Elbows - Softcover
When the timid millionaire pianist Barney Barrington moves to Woodford, extraordinary things start to happen. For local millionaire Jasper Jellit doesn't like all the attention Barney is getting and will do anything to upstage him, including hosting an extravagant chocolate party for Woodford residents. But when Barney and Jasper want to buy the same painting, Jasper finds less scrupulous ways of getting what he wants. As Barney is too kind to ever have a suspicious thought, it falls to his hyper-intelligent cat Dandelion to save the day - with the help of Jasper's two misunderstood dogs Cannibal and Bruiser. Winner of the Eilis Dillon Award for a First Children's Book
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Deirdre Madden is from Toomebridge, Co. Antrim. Her novels include The Birds of Innocent Wood, Nothing is Black, One by One in the Darkness, which was shortlisted for the Orange Prize, and Authenticity. Her most recent novel is Molly Fox's Birthday, which was also shortlisted for the Orange Prize. She teaches at Trinity College, Dublin and is a member of the Irish Arts Academy Aosdana.
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Quirky and delightfully humourous story of some strange goings-on in a small town. * Irish Times * Rarely has such a seemingly loopy tale so moved me. Quite simply marvellous. * The Guardian Children's Book Supplement * Told with narrator intrusions, this is a delightful and funny tale with just a touch of Dahl. * The Bookseller * There's no need to summarise this story. Just read it. From its intriguing title to its triumphant end, it's a slice of wise and playful brilliance. * INIS * A wry and mocking take on contemporary culture (not least the fickleness of tabloid journalism), this book evokes a whole community with a marvellous subtlety of tone and lightness of touch. The writing is constantly distinguished and supple. * INIS * With its unlikely mix of illegal arms dealing, art auctions, telepathic pets and magic fudge, this is a morality tale with a difference and a thoroughly entertaining read. * The Scotsman *
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- PublisherFaber & Faber
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 057127336X
- ISBN 13 9780571273362
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When the timid millionaire pianist Barney Barrington moves to Woodford,extraordinary things start to happen. For local millionaire Jasper Jellit doesn't like all the attention Barney is getting and will do anything to upstage him, including hosting an extravagant chocolate party for Woodford residents.But when Barney and Jasper want to buy the same painting, Jasper finds less scrupulous ways of getting what he wants. As Barney is too kind to ever have a suspicious thought, it falls to his hyper-intelligent cat Dandelion to save the day - with the help of Jasper's two misunderstood dogs Cannibal and Bruiser.Winner of the Eilis Dillon Award for a First Children's Book A charming, funny story with echoes of Roald Dahl, from prize-winning author Deirdre Madden. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780571273362
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When the timid millionaire pianist Barney Barrington moves to Woodford,extraordinary things start to happen. For local millionaire Jasper Jellit doesn't like all the attention Barney is getting and will do anything to upstage him, including hosting an extravagant chocolate party for Woodford residents.But when Barney and Jasper want to buy the same painting, Jasper finds less scrupulous ways of getting what he wants. As Barney is too kind to ever have a suspicious thought, it falls to his hyper-intelligent cat Dandelion to save the day - with the help of Jasper's two misunderstood dogs Cannibal and Bruiser.Winner of the Eilis Dillon Award for a First Children's Book A charming, funny story with echoes of Roald Dahl, from prize-winning author Deirdre Madden. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780571273362
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When the timid millionaire pianist Barney Barrington moves to Woodford,extraordinary things start to happen. For local millionaire Jasper Jellit doesn't like all the attention Barney is getting and will do anything to upstage him, including hosting an extravagant chocolate party for Woodford residents.But when Barney and Jasper want to buy the same painting, Jasper finds less scrupulous ways of getting what he wants. As Barney is too kind to ever have a suspicious thought, it falls to his hyper-intelligent cat Dandelion to save the day - with the help of Jasper's two misunderstood dogs Cannibal and Bruiser.Winner of the Eilis Dillon Award for a First Children's Book A charming, funny story with echoes of Roald Dahl, from prize-winning author Deirdre Madden. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780571273362
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