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Old Tom, Man of Mystery

Old Tom, Man of Mystery

Little Hare Books

by Leigh Hobbs
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/09/2003

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While Angela Throgmorton dusts, mops and cleans, Old Tom is struck down by a sudden illness, leaving him bedridden. But where did that freshly baked cake go? So begins a hilarious chase through the dark streets, with Angela determined to unmask the Man of Mystery
ISBN:
9781877003318
9781877003318
Category:
Picture books
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-09-2003
Publisher:
Hardie Grant Egmont
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
32
Dimensions (mm):
280x232x9mm
Weight:
0.41kg
Leigh Hobbs

Leigh Hobbs is an artist and author, best known for the children's books featuring his characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig, the Freaks of 4F, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken. Old Tom was also a popular TV series.

Mr Chicken Goes to Paris was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards and remains a bestseller at the Louvre Bookshop in Paris. Mr Chicken was adapted for the stage by NIDA and Horrible Harriet appeared at the Sydney Opera House in 2017.

In 2016/17, Leigh was Australian Children's Laureate - his detailed Laureate itinerary is on the endpapers of Mr Chicken All Over Australia. In 2019, Leigh was one of five Australian Legends featured by Australia Post on a stamp.

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