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Jacko

Jacko Based on the True Story of a Baby Jackdaw Rescued in Bushy Park Teddington, Circa 1957

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Paperback (04 May 2023)

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Publisher's Synopsis

When Mick rescues an injured baby jackdaw in the park, little does he know that the bird is about to change his childhood for ever. Jacko soon recovers, and Mick teaches him how to fly. It's not long before Jacko becomes a beloved member of the community, amusing the punters in the family pub and guiding the trains into the station. As Jacko's adventures gain greater fame, Mick has to face whether he can ever bear to say goodbye to his beloved pet jackdaw…

About the Publisher

Andersen Press

Andersen Press, founded in 1976, publishes some of the most well known and best loved names in the world of children's books. These include David McKee, the creator of Elmer the patchwork elephant Tony Ross, who has given us the Little Princess Ruth Brown, whose books include classics such as A Dark Dark Tale and The Big Sneeze Michael Foreman, creator of Jack's Fantastic Voyage and One World Max Velthuijs whose Frog series has sold in 25 languages and Colin McNaughton, whose Preston Pig series are among Andersen's bestselling titles worldwide.

Book information

ISBN: 9781839133220
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Imprint: Andersen Press
Pub date:
Edition: Paperback original
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 174g
Height: 129mm
Width: 198mm
Spine width: 20mm