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The Slightly True Story of Cedar B.Hartley: (Who Planned to Live an Unusual Life)
 
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The Slightly True Story of Cedar B.Hartley: (Who Planned to Live an Unusual Life) (Paperback)

by Martine Murray (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books; New edition edition (4 Jun 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330415433
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330415439
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 555,591 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Product Description
A remarkable first novel from a huge new talent in children's fiction. Flame-haired Cedar's dog Stinky has gone missing and the house feels thuddingly empty. Her puddle of people usually consists of three, but since her brother Barnaby was sent away it has been just Cedar and her mother. And Stinky. But when a mysterious boy called Kite finds the dog, Cedar discovers through him a new and liberating world of daring acrobatics. Kite is about to overturn Cedar - and her life - in every way!

About the Author
Martine Murray was born in Melbourne and still lives there. This is her first novel but she has written and illustrated two picture books in Australia: A Dog Called Bear and A Moose Called Mouse. She has studied art, acrobatics and dance, and would like to buy a car with air-conditioning one day.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A dazzling performance!, 24 Jul 2003
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Martine Murray's brilliance, like any good acrobat, is to make the tricks look easy. In Cedar B Hartley, she mixes witty sketches and illustrations into a story about suburban kids who put on a tumbling show. Cedar B Hartley, the narrator with a vivid imagination, is warm-hearted and endearing. Though Cedar's home life is turbulent, her humour, imagination and bravado save the day. Martine Murray, a former circus artist and dancer, as well as a trained artist, delivers a really joyful performance in her debut novel. Yes, indeed Martine Murray is a huge talent. This debut novel has been shortlisted in major Australian children and youth fiction awards.Highly recommended for ages 10-14.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant fiction novel!, 11 Dec 2004
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Martine Murray's brilliant fictional novel describes the life of a young teenage girl:cedar,she has dreams but when her precious dog stinky runs away and her brother travels to a different country, cedar meets an unusual but true friend-Kite.Kite is a professsional acrobat and together they both become the acrobrats!Cedar's character is one of a kind and the story is humourous and at the same time and brilliant book! Kite,cedar and a little help from their friends they put on a marvellous show as a favour for a neighbour.Recommended for 10-15.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simplistic brilliance, 5 Oct 2004
By Mr. Simon Paddon "Simon" (Barnstaple, UK) - See all my reviews
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I was first drawn to this book by a review of it in the Times one Sunday. The reviewer, Philip Ardagh, describes it as 'perfect', so I really thought that I would make the effort to read it.

When I bought it, it was in the 'Young Adult' section of my local shop, and as my daughter is 10, I thought that I would check it out to see if it was suitable for her (well, that's my excuse).

So was I pleased that I made the effort? Yes, I am. It's a warm bath and glass of wine type of book, and really took me back to being 10, with the world and all it's oddities. Cedar is growing up with her Mum, her Dad having died, and older brother Barnaby having gone away. She meets a boy called Kite (cool name), and the book tells of their friendship, and their passion for acrobatics.

Wrote from Cedar's perspective, it is heart warming and thoughtful. To make me feel 10 again is great- seeing I am 35! I am now pestering my daughter to read it!

Make some time for you, and read this book- for you. It's worth it.

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