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Mayor of Casterbridge

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Mayor of Casterbridge
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Thomas Hardy
Retold by Maxine Linnell
Illustrated by Ann Kronheimer
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 130
ISBN/Barcode 9781906230395
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Real Reads
Imprint Real Reads
Publication Date 30 June 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Henchard is a handsome farm labourer. When he gets drunk at a country fair, he sells his wife and child to a sailor. The next day, ashamed by what he has done, he lets people believe that his wife has died. Thus begins a chain of events which leads Henchard deep into dishonesty and betrayal. Repentant and determined to change his ways, Henchard works hard to improve his fortunes. He becomes rich, and is elected mayor of Casterbridge - though his temper and his pride make him difficult to like. When Henchard's wife and daughter come back to find him, will he accept them? And what might they want from him? Will a reunion mean a happy ending?

Author Biography

THOMAS HARDY (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. London-based illustrator ANN KRONHEIMER specialises in children's publishing, picture and story books, early readers and educational books for infants up to young adults. She uses a dip pen and ink, sometimes with a wash and sometimes just line, combining traditional style with modern imagery.