Araminta, Arabella & Aristide
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: boards - faded spine with small spine missing from rear panel; binding fragile - last few pages somewhat loose.
Three names, one unforgettable adventure — Araminta, Arabella & Aristide whisks young readers into a charming world brimming with whimsy, friendship, and the kind of mischief that only the most spirited of characters can conjure. Lorna North presents a delightful trio whose intertwining fates form the beating heart of this enchanting children's tale, set against a backdrop that shimmers with the imaginative flair so beloved of classic mid-century storytelling. Brought vividly to life through the illustrations of Phyllis Harrap, the world these three inhabit is one of colour, warmth, and gentle wonder — each page a small invitation to believe in the extraordinary. North's writing carries the assured, unhurried grace of a seasoned storyteller, weaving themes of loyalty, curiosity, and the bonds formed between unlikely companions into a narrative that resonates well beyond its years. Published by P.R. Gawthorn Ltd. of London, this title stands as a charming artifact of a golden era in British children's literature — when a good story, beautifully illustrated, was considered the finest gift a book could offer. Whether Araminta's boldness, Arabella's warmth, or Aristide's singular charm captures your heart first, one thing is certain: you will not want their story to end.
Author: Lorna North
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: boards - faded spine with small spine missing from rear panel; binding fragile - last few pages somewhat loose.
Three names, one unforgettable adventure — Araminta, Arabella & Aristide whisks young readers into a charming world brimming with whimsy, friendship, and the kind of mischief that only the most spirited of characters can conjure. Lorna North presents a delightful trio whose intertwining fates form the beating heart of this enchanting children's tale, set against a backdrop that shimmers with the imaginative flair so beloved of classic mid-century storytelling. Brought vividly to life through the illustrations of Phyllis Harrap, the world these three inhabit is one of colour, warmth, and gentle wonder — each page a small invitation to believe in the extraordinary. North's writing carries the assured, unhurried grace of a seasoned storyteller, weaving themes of loyalty, curiosity, and the bonds formed between unlikely companions into a narrative that resonates well beyond its years. Published by P.R. Gawthorn Ltd. of London, this title stands as a charming artifact of a golden era in British children's literature — when a good story, beautifully illustrated, was considered the finest gift a book could offer. Whether Araminta's boldness, Arabella's warmth, or Aristide's singular charm captures your heart first, one thing is certain: you will not want their story to end.