The Amazing Mr Blunden by Antonia Barber - ISBN: 9780349016597
Paperback
Haunted house, time travel, and ghosts needing help: an adventure awaits.

The Amazing Mr Blunden

A timeless Christmas Sky Original Film, starring Mark Gatiss, Simon Callow and Tamsin Greig

$33.76

  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    11 January 2022

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Summary

A CHRISTMAS SKY ORIGINAL FILM, STARRING MARK GATISS, SIMON CALLOW AND TAMSIN GREIG

AN ENTHRALLING GHOST STORY WITH A TIME-TRAVELLING TWIST

‘When you come to the house, you will hear strange tales. They will tell you in the village that it is haunted, but you must not be afraid. When the time comes … you will know what to do.’

Mr Blunden’s words echoed through Lucy’s ears as she explored the house. It was such an old ho…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780349016597
ISBN-10:0349016593
Author:Antonia Barber
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Virago Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:11 January 2022
Weight:200g
Dimensions:196mm x 124mm x 18mm
Series:Virago Modern Classics
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Charming, magical and life-affirming, Antonia Barber’s clever and moving tale has become a much-loved favourite. The Wheel of Time spins - and off we go into an unforgettable adventure!

Charming, magical and life-affirming, Antonia Barber’s clever and moving tale has become a much-loved favourite. The Wheel of Time spins - and off we go into an unforgettable adventure!

– Mark Gatiss

About The Author

Antonia Barber

Antonia Barber (1932-2019) gained early recognition for The Ghosts, first published in 1969. It was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, an award she was later shortlisted for again in 1983 with The Ring in the Rough Stuff. The Ghosts has been adapted for film twice, in 1972 and 2021, released both times as The Amazing Mr Blunden.

Antonia’s first picture book, The Mousehole Cat, was published to great acclaim in 1990, with beautiful illustrations by Nicola Bayley. It was awarded Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year at the British Book Awards and won the Children’s Choice in the Nestle Smarties Book Prize.

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