Sam Kellow is nine. His father is a compulsive gambler, pursuing the 'big bazoohley' - the jackpot to end all jackpots. But it is Sam who sets out to win it - against all the odds, he enters the Perfecto Kiddo Competition . . .'Carey has written a novel in the mould of Roald Dahl, rich in pathos, humour, wacky plot twists and curious characters . . .' Independent 'An absolutely enchanting first children's book.' Good Book Guide
| ISBN: | 9780571174843 |
| Publication date: | 18th November 1996 |
| Author: | Peter Carey, Abira Ali |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber an imprint of Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 132 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children's and Young Adult Fiction |