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Paperback272 pages
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www.rebeccalisle.com/Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton Childrens DivisionPublication date
18th May 2006ISBN
9780340894477Children's Author 'Like-for-Like' recommendations
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The Curse of the Toads
Rebecca Lisle
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Reuben must run for his life when his grandmother is hanged as a witch. He too has the toad shaped birthmark which marks him out as a sorcerer and he knows his life will be in danger if anyone finds out. How Reuben fares during his flight and is full of fast paced twists and turns with Reuben showing courage and fortitude as he finds his way towards a happy ending.
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The Curse of the Toads by Rebecca LisleWhen Reuben's beloved grandmother is hanged as a witch, Reuben takes his possessions and runs from his village, for he has the toad-shaped birthmark, the sign of a sorceror, he will be next for the stake. Reuben sets out to find his one remaining cousin in a town far away, but he encounters the weasly Dr Flyte and his half-wit assistant Baggs.
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'Be prepared to squirm with squeamishness, hold your breath in suspense, and giggle along with the dialogue.'Hackwriters
.com 'a well constructed, engaging and affecting read
Peter Bramwell
About The Author
Rebecca Lisle grew up in Leeds, and started writing as an au pair in France to entertain herself and the children. She subsequently taught in various schools, while writing part-time, until she married whereupon she had babies instead! She now has three sons.
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