Clockwork first edition authorphilip pullman illustratorpeter bailey countryunited kingdom languageenglish genrechildrens novel publisherdoubleday publication date 1996 media typeprint pages92 pp isbn0385407556 oclc36964106 clockwork, or all wound up is an illustrated short childrens book by philip pullman, first published in the united kingdom in 1996 by doubleday, and in the united states by arthur a. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman world of books. Clockwork, or, all wound up synopsis book information we recommend sign up to receive wonderful books and offers in your inbox. Clockwork or all wound up or books for babies 8 feb. Clockwork, or all wou nd up by pullman, philip, 1946. Clockwork also called clockwork, or all wound up is an illustrated short childrens novel by philip pullman, first published in the united kingdom in 1996 by doubleday. Clockwork all wound up by philip pullman, 61 pages.
A tormented apprentice clockmaker, a deadly mechanical knight in armour and the sinister dr kalmenius, who some say is the devil. Clockwork, or all wound up is an illustrated short childrens book by philip pullman, first published in the united kingdom in 1996 by doubleday, and in the united states by arthur a. From one of the worlds great storytellers, a timeless tale all wound up and ready to spring. Their stories come together piece by piece in this chilling tale where nothing is as it seems, but like the. Reviews a thrilling masterwork on stories that become real. Philip pullmans clockwork is a fairy tale set in germany in presumably the 19th century, in a world where clockwork devices can be made so intricately precise that they can, if constructed by a particularly ingenious clockmaker, pass for little boys. Pullman effectively combines the two, eliciting fear one moment and laughter the next. On a dark and snowy night, a tormented clockwork apprentice makes a deal with a mysterious travelling inventor a man who some say is the devil. Levine books edition was illustrated by leonid gore. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman penguin books. Anthony burgess a clockwork orange, introduction a. I look up at all the cosy windows and wonder what it would be like to live with creature comforts. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
He is the bestselling author of several books, most notably his trilogy of fantasy. Clockwork or all wound up preface and chapter one youtube. It is a cold winters night when karl enters the white horse tavern looking like hes swallowed a. His final task as a clockmaker apprentice is to make a new figure for the great clock of. Its a great night for a story by the fire and fritz the novelist is persuaded to present his latest work. It is a cold winters night when karl enters the white horse tavern looking like hes swallowed a thundercloud. It was somewhere that id heard about during the first lockdown worrying we. Compelling characters and superbly constructed nattative create a story which is funny, frightening, exciting, and clever.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on 22 november 2009. I came across this book in a small charity bookshop in nottingham. Find clockwork atomics by scott wilson at blurb books. What did karl decide to do with sir ironsoul and prince florian. A tormented apprentice clockmaker and a deadly knight in armour. Illustrated by peter bailey tick, tick, tick, tock. If you missed this book the first time around, it is well worth taking a look. Providing highquality braille books to all ages at cost since 1985.
Amanda craig, the times it has the feel of a classic fairy tale. This is a kind of story i find very enjoyable, though immensely difficult to write. The doubleday edition was illustrated by peter bailey and the arthur a. He claimed that the violent content of the novel nauseated him. Clockwork by philip pullman this spooky classic will have kids. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman alibris. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman paperback book. May 01, 2006 clockwork, or, all wound up by philip pullman, may 1, 2006, scholastic edition, in english.
From the master story teller comes a tale of gothic mystery as elegantly crafted as the most intricate clockwork. Explore the suspenseful book by philip pullman, which takes place on a. To understand how an author sells his story to his reader. Its one of those winter evenings, when the wind is biting and the snow is thick and heavy and the best place to be is by the stove in the inn at supper time. In this tightly wound tale by the author of the golden compass and count. By author philip pullman, illustrated by peter bailey. It was first published in the united states by arthur a. All the characters are well crafted but dr kalmenius is clearly the best, scoring 10 out of 10 on the villainy scale. Inspire a love of reading with amazon book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman kibworth books. P12 do you think burgomaster is rude for forgetting karls name. Kids books at bargain prices since 2004 0116 210 4294.
His final task as a clockmaker apprentice is to make a new figure for the great clock of glockenheim. Buy clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman from kibworth books, an independent awardwinning bookshop near leicester. Philip pullman clockwork or all wound up a complete half terms guided reading. Oct 31, 2004 find all the books, read about the author, and more. Mar 20, 2011 find a clockwork orange by anthony burgess at blurb books. Clockwork or all wound up pdf uk education collection. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bailey, peter ilt, isbn 02426311, isbn 97802426312, brand new, free shipping in the us. Clockwork or all wound up synopsis tick, tick, tick, tock. Synopsis about the publisher book information we recommend sign up to receive wonderful books and offers in your inbox. He has been on the shortlist of just about every major childrens book award in the last few years, and has won the smarties prize gold award, 911 age category. Clockwork, or, all wound up 2006 edition open library. Lawrence and while discussing lady chatterleys lover in his biography, burgess compared that novels notoriety with a clockwork orange. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman, peter bailey.
Clockwork, or all wound up is an illustrated short childrens book by philip pullman, first published in the united kingdom in 1996 by doubleday, and in the. A mechanical prince and the sinister dr kalmenius, who some say is the devil. Once you have wound them up, nothing will stop them. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman jungle. Like the gears of a strange and wonderful clock, the characters and tales fit together piece by piece to form a masterwork of chilling suspense. The teenage protagonist, alex, narrates his violent exploits and his experiences with state authorities intent on reforming him. Sometimes when i am tucked into my crisp packet, i look up at all the cosy windows and wonder what it would be like to live with creature.
Clockwork has received a high commendation from the carnegie medal, the british equivalent of the newbery medal. The preface sets a christmas card like scene of children sitting by grandfathers feet, illuminated by the glow of warm log firelight. Clockwork or all wound up, paperback by pullman, philip. In the preface of philip pullmans short novel clockwork or all wound up pullman writes about the complicated thing a clock is. If you liked the clockwork novel, you might also enjoy the stormkeepers island by catherine doyle. He has been on the shortlist of just about every major childrens book award in the last few years, and has won the smarties prize.
Read download clockwork or all wound up pdf pdf book library. When a mysterious little clockwork character appears from nowhere, karl seems. Discussion guide written by kylene beers and teri lesesne, both of whom teach childrens and young adult literature at sam houston state university, huntsville, texas. In this tightly wound tale by the author of the golden compass and count karlstein, clockmaking and clockmakers serve as metaphors for fiction and its practitioners. A biographical portrait of the popular fantasy author looks at the life and work of philip pullman, examining the influences on his writing, including the authors unconventional childhood, and analyzing such key titles as clockwork, i was a rat. The doubleday edition was illustrated by peter bailey and the arth. However, my most wellknown work is the trilogy his dark materials, beginning with northern lights the golden compass in the usa in 1995, continuing with the subtle. Children to write their own blurb and preface for the book.
It transcends the object and becomes something that means a whole lot more. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman 1996 i ts short, but its not that simple. They include the fireworkmakers daughter, i was a rat. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman paper plus. Clockwork all wound up by philip pullman book trailer. A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. Great alternative to sats tests or written comprehensions. Clockwork by philip pullman this spooky classic will have. It is set in a nearfuture society that has a youth subculture of extreme violence. The book is partially written in a russianinfluenced argot called.
Did the themes of clockwork remind you at all of faust, frankenstein, or pinocchio. Buy clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman, books sanity. Philip pullman clockwork or all wound up a complete. Buy clockwork or all woun d up by philip pullman, peter bailey from waterstones today. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. A clockwork orange, introduction a clockwork orange resucked lyrics i first published the novella a clockwork orange in 1962, which ought to be far enough in the past for it to be erased form. Find books like clockwork from the worlds largest community of readers. Buy clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman online at alibris. Get access to exclusive email offers when you join blurb s creative community. Buy clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman, books. About the author 2004 philip pullman is one of the most highly acclaimed childrens authors of the decade.
A clockwork orange is a dystopian satirical black comedy novel by english writer anthony burgess, published in 1962. Clockwork part 3 the end of the book our lady star of the sea. Burgess dismissed a clockwork orange as too didactic to be artistic. Philip pullman clockwork or all wound up a complete half. Buy clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman, peter bailey from.
Clockwork or all wound up by penguin random house childrens uk. He is the author of several bestselling books, including the fantasy trilogy his dark materials and the fictionalised biography of jesus, the good man jesus and the scoundrel christ. Or all wound up is an example of childrens fiction at its very best. Clockwork all wound up by philip pullman book trailer youtube. Because it seems that a clock is not merely an object. Once youve wound some things up nothing can stop them.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 22, 2009. Find out about other childrens fantasy and magical books like this here. Jul 22, 2019 clockwork, or, all wound up this edition was published in 2006 by scholastic in new york. Clockwork or all wound up by philip pullman 97802426312. Clockwork after words may 1, 2006 edition open library.
1488 502 1226 1462 411 1049 261 1352 766 418 416 936 240 510 84 418 1375 900 1490 1171 1371 1601 84 1614 1495 341 725 969 1459 1129 614