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E: 31/03 Win 1 Of 5 Signed Copies Of Joe Rat
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Set in the underbelly of Victorian London's East End, JOE RAT follows the fortunes of a tosher, Joe, who lives by scavenging in the sewers around the area of Whitechapel. It's a fast-paced and vivid tale of survival in a society which fosters neither friendship nor trust. But Joe comes to know both after a chance encounter with a runaway girl, Bess, and the 'madman' who inhabits Pound's Field. With gangs lurking round every corner and a life spent in the rat-infested tunnels below the streets, Joe needs more than a prime piece of tosh to change his fortunes . . .
Answer: Bess
Please include your full name and address, putting "Joe Rat" in the subject line.
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This brilliant adventure, with a likeable hero is an excellent portrayal of Victorian London. There are echoes of Oliver Twist with wonderful characters who wouldn't look out of place in a Dickens' novel - from the grotesque and dominating 'Mother' to the mysterious Mr Poundfield.
Mark Barratt was born and bred in London and lives with his wife and three children on a leafy hill not far from the Thames. In a highly varied working career he has been an actor, theatre director, writer and teacher, while always spending as much time as possible fishing. Mark has written drama for BBC Radio and the stage, as well as books about history and music and a biography of Sir Ian McKellan. His script for the audio play The Wizard's Spell won a prize for Best Entertainment as the New York Festival.
To win the prize, simply email us at [EMAIL="comps@frombumptogrump.co.uk"]comps@frombumptogrump.co.uk[/EMAIL]
with the answer to the following question.
"What is the name of the runaway girl who Joe meets?"Mark Barratt was born and bred in London and lives with his wife and three children on a leafy hill not far from the Thames. In a highly varied working career he has been an actor, theatre director, writer and teacher, while always spending as much time as possible fishing. Mark has written drama for BBC Radio and the stage, as well as books about history and music and a biography of Sir Ian McKellan. His script for the audio play The Wizard's Spell won a prize for Best Entertainment as the New York Festival.
To win the prize, simply email us at [EMAIL="comps@frombumptogrump.co.uk"]comps@frombumptogrump.co.uk[/EMAIL]
with the answer to the following question.
Answer: Bess
Please include your full name and address, putting "Joe Rat" in the subject line.
Good Luck
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