The 9 Lives of Alexander Baddenfield |
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| Author:
| Marciano, John Bemelmans |
| Illustrator:
| Blackall, Sophie |
| ISBN: | 978-0-14-751233-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2014 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group
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| Imprint: | Puffin Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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Most people have one life to live, but Alexander has nine. After stealing the nine lives from his cat, Alexander Baddenfield makes death an adventure. He jumps off the Empire State Building, is swallowed by a giant python, and even gets himself electrocuted. Until before he knows it, he has only one life left - and suddenly, dying doesn't seem such fun after all. 'Deliciously wicked.'
Booklist 'Adult readers may find themselves desperately searching the...
More DescriptionMost people have one life to live, but Alexander has nine.
After stealing the nine lives from his cat, Alexander Baddenfield makes death an adventure. He jumps off the Empire State Building, is swallowed by a giant python, and even gets himself electrocuted. Until before he knows it, he has only one life left - and suddenly, dying doesn't seem such fun after all.
'Deliciously wicked.' Booklist
'Adult readers may find themselves desperately searching the subtext of this book for hidden lessons; children will probably just relish it.' Kirkus Reviews
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