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Promise the Night

MacColl, Michaela more...

Format: Hardback
Library Classification: Junior Fiction
BIC Subjects: Historical fiction
Audience: General/trade ; Young adult
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Imprint: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 1/12/2011
Place of Publication: United States

RRP: $22.95
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This fascinating story will capture any young reader with a thirst for adventure. "Beryl Above Africa" propels the reader into an evocative story with an unforgettable protagonist, while bringing the setting and time period to life. Immediately compelling and action-packed, this work of historical fiction explores the life of Beryl Markham, the fist person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west. From raising horses and hunting during her childhood in Africa to learning to fly as a young woman, Beryl's inspiring life and adventures will keep readers voraciously turning the pages. Ages 10+.

"Maccoll vividly portrays her headstrong protagonist" - Booklist

Title: Promise the Night
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Contributors: By (author) Michaela MacColl

ISBN 13: 9780811876254
ISBN 10: 081187625X

Publisher: Chronicle Books
Imprint: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 1/12/2011
Place of Publication: San Francisco, United States
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BIC Subjects: Historical fiction
Dewey Classification: 813.6 (DC21)
NBS Classification: Young Adult Fiction

Format: Hardback
Pages: 256
Height: 208mm
Width: 150mm
Thickness: 28mm
Weight: 386g