The Box of Delights (HarperCollins Childrens Classics)

(Paperback)

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A timeless classic adventure illustrated by former Childrens Laureate Quentin Blake,

A magical old man has asked Kay to protect the Box of Delights, a Box with which he can travel through time. But Kay is in danger: Abner Brown will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. The police don't believe Kay, so when his family and the Bishop are scrobbled up just before Christmas, he knows he must act alone

John Masefields classic childrens book is considered to be one of the great works of modern childrens fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with vivid, rich characters brought to life in this edition by Quentin Blakes stunning artwork The Box of Delights and its sequel The Midnight Folk are a must-read for any child. A genuine fantasy classic in the tradition of Peter Pan, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. If you like Harry Potter, youll love this. A wonderful book for early readers aged 8 and up.

Recently adapted for the stage by Piers Torday, bestselling author of The Last Wild.

Two of the greatest childrens books ever written The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk.

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Two of the greatest childrens books ever written The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk.

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Quentin Blake is one of the best-loved storytellers in the world. His books include dozens of modern classics and he has collaborated with an incredible range of authors, perhaps most famously Roald Dahl. Quentin was appointed the first UK Children's Laureate in 1999, was created CBE in 2005, and received a knighthood for 'services to illustration' in the New Year's Honours for 2013.