New York: Hyperion Books For Children, 2004. First Printing, First U.S. Edition. . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Bob Lea. This first book of Stone's three-volume, "The Illmoor Chronicles," was a major success when published in England. It features Diek Wustapha, a normal shepherd boy under an evil spell who offers to free the ancient city of Dullitch from a plague of giant rats until the Duke of Dullitch reneges on the deal and a revengeful Diek kidnaps the city's children. All seems lost until a team of mercenaries, including a has-been sorcerer, a bucktoothed giant, and a wisecracking dwarf, set out to rescue the children. A really hilarious read. A tiny dent in the botton edge of the back cover, o/w boards and text are clean and unmarked, tight and square. The dustjacket shows a short, light scratch on the back panel and some slight edgewear, no tears, no creasing or chipping, not price-clipped.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004712
Title: THE RATASTROPHE CATASTROPHE
Author: Stone, David Lee
Illustrator: Bob Lea
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Printing, First U.S. Edition.
ISBN 10: 0786851287
ISBN 13: 9780786851287
Publisher: Hyperion Books For Children
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2004
Keywords: CHILDREN'S BOOKS, FIRST EDITION, YOUNG ADULTS, HUMOR, FANTASY, SATIRE,
Bookseller catalogs: Humor; Satire; Fantasy;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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