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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night (Paperback)

by Janet Ahlberg (Author)
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  • Paperback: 75 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; New Ed edition (27 Sep 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141300272
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141300276
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 156,847 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A small boy who has been kidnapped by brigands, passes a dark and stormy night in their cave weaving for them incredible stories of their own exploits. Through the stories he solves his own problem and manages to escape.

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Janet and Allan Ahlberg created many acclaimed picture books from 1975 to shortly before Janet's death in 1994. Allan taught for some years before becoming a full-time writer and Janet studied graphic design and became an illustrator. EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN both won Greenaway Medals and PEEPO! won the Best Books For Babies Award in 1985. Allan Ahlberg lives in Leicestershire.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Keep your six-year old enthralled time after time..., 3 Jul 2001
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A small italian boy is kidnapped by brigands. His only hope of dealing with The Mighty Chief and his motley gang is to keep them entertained with his storytelling. The various characters are built up beautifully and the illustrations are first rate. You can practice your corny Italian English to your hearts content and I don't think you or your child will tire of it - a favourite!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A gem, 28 Jan 2009
What an absolute gem! A narrative that weaves story making and story telling together. A tale of a small, lost boy, trying to entertain 'fierce' brigands with a story that will both entertain and boost the ego of a posturing pirate chief. Great fun, and such an opportunity for 'in-role' reading. The listeners,(brigands)of the tale respond to how the lost boy includes them in the story. They listen with increasing discomfort as their story alter-egos challenge the pirate chief - something they would not do in 'real-life'. He, in turn, reacts as if they had really challenged his authority. The story unfolds as the brigands actions are reflected simultaneously in the lost boy's narrative.
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