{"product_id":"2026100011000-secondhand-araminta-arabella-aristide","title":"Araminta, Arabella \u0026 Aristide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Poor\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: boards - faded spine with small spine missing from rear panel; binding fragile - last few pages somewhat loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree names, one unforgettable adventure — Araminta, Arabella \u0026amp; 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.\n\nNorth'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572299534555,"sku":"2026100011000-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/7afa6e3a-deb4-4f31-a20b-3ab2261d5e0d.png?v=1791166211","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100011000-secondhand-araminta-arabella-aristide","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}