The Big Bazoohley (SIGNED)
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.
Edition: 1st us ed., 1st pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A charming work of children's fiction, The Big Bazoohley chronicles the adventure of Sam Kellow, a young boy whose parents are struggling performers constantly chasing their big break. When the family arrives in Toronto and Sam stumbles upon a remarkable contest called the Big Bazoohley — a kind of ultimate stroke of luck — the story unfolds with warmth, humor, and a touch of magical realism that is distinctly Peter Carey. The narrative illustrates the precarious, nomadic life of a child raised in the unpredictable world of show business, capturing both its excitement and its anxieties through Sam's perceptive young eyes. Written with wit and tenderness, the tale celebrates resilience, family bonds, and the transformative power of an unexpected chance.
Author: Peter Carey
Format: Hardback
Published: 1995, Henry Holt and Company
Edition: 1st us ed., 1st pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A charming work of children's fiction, The Big Bazoohley chronicles the adventure of Sam Kellow, a young boy whose parents are struggling performers constantly chasing their big break. When the family arrives in Toronto and Sam stumbles upon a remarkable contest called the Big Bazoohley — a kind of ultimate stroke of luck — the story unfolds with warmth, humor, and a touch of magical realism that is distinctly Peter Carey. The narrative illustrates the precarious, nomadic life of a child raised in the unpredictable world of show business, capturing both its excitement and its anxieties through Sam's perceptive young eyes. Written with wit and tenderness, the tale celebrates resilience, family bonds, and the transformative power of an unexpected chance.