Miss Hargreaves
Miss Hargreaves by Frank Baker is a large print reprint edition published by ISIS Large Print Books in 2010. This 352-page novel follows the story of Norman Huntley and his friend Henry, who whimsically invent an 83-year-old woman named Miss Hargreaves. What begins as a lighthearted game takes an unexpected turn when Miss Hargreaves appears at their doorstep, bringing with her a host of eccentricities that disrupt Norman’s quiet life in the small town of Cornford.
Readers will find a blend of fiction and historical elements as the narrative unfolds, exploring themes of family and the impact of imagination on reality. The arrival of Miss Hargreaves, complete with her cockatoo and harp, challenges Norman’s perceptions and leads him to question the nature of his once-ordinary existence. This edition offers an engaging exploration of how an imaginary character can profoundly affect the lives of those who create her, making it a unique addition to the genre of juvenile fiction.
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When Norman Huntley and his friend Henry invent, on the spur of the moment, an 83-year-old woman called Miss Hargreaves, they are inspired to post a letter to their new fictional friend. It is only meant to be a silly, harmless game – until Miss Hargreaves arrives on their doorstep, complete with her cockatoo, her harp and – last but not least – her bath. She is, to Norman’s utter disbelief, exactly as he had imagined her: eccentric and endlessly astounding. He hadn’t imagined, however, how much havoc an imaginary octogenarian could wreak in his sleepy Buckinghamshire home town, Cornford. Will his once-ordinary, once-peaceful life ever be the same again? And, what’s more, does he want it to be?
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