| Spring-Heeled Jack Contributor(s): Pullman, Philip (Author), Mostyn, D. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 044041881X ISBN-13: 9780440418818 Publisher: Yearling Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: Spring-Heeled Jack: The name evoked awe from both criminals and upstanding citizens alike. Some thought he was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero--leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes. The story begins as three young innocents escape their orphanage one dark and stormy night. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of London danger lurks, for hiding in the shadows is Mack the Knife, the most villainous of villains. Enter Spring-Heeled Jack, the springiest of heroes. But will Jack's powers be enough to save the orphans? Originally published in paperback, "Spring-Heeled Jack is back--now as a hardcover with eye-catching new jacket art. "From the Hardcover edition. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 770 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.28" W x 7.62" (0.26 lbs) 112 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 23699 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Spring-Heeled Jack: The name evoked awe from both criminals and upstanding citizens alike. Some thought he was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero--leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes. The story begins as three young innocents escape their orphanage one dark and stormy night. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of London danger lurks, for hiding in the shadows is Mack the Knife, the most villainous of villains. Enter Spring-Heeled Jack, the springiest of heroes. But will Jack's powers be enough to save the orphans? Originally published in paperback, Spring-Heeled Jack is back--now as a hardcover with eye-catching new jacket art. |