Description
1976 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This delightfully quirky children’s novel by E.W. Hildick, published in 1976, transports readers to the streets of Victorian London through the eyes of a young newspaper seller. Hildick’s vivid descriptions and clever wordplay capture the sights, sounds, and characters of the era with wit and charm. While lesser known today, Hildick was a celebrated author in his time, praised for bringing warmth and humor to stories of working-class youth. This well-loved copy shows gentle signs of being treasured by young readers over decades, with a sturdy binding and crisp interior pages that have survived countless adventures alongside the nervous but plucky protagonist. For collectors, this represents an opportunity to own an enchanting time capsule from a skilled chronicler of Victorian life. Readers will delight in the book’s transporting storytelling and sly humor that still resonates today.
