The Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme, Book 11a: Mystery on the island

Title: The Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme, Book 11a: Mystery on the island
Author: W. Murray
Illustrator: M. Aitchison
Year: 1966 (First Edition)
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Wills & Hepworth Ltd.
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: N/A

Description: Peter and Jane are on holiday in a quaint little seaside village with their cousins Simon and John. A local policeman tells them that a boy who also comes to the village for his hols has gone missing. The very same day, they see a plume of smoke emanating from the island belonging to their cousins' father, and the four of them set off to investigate…

Beautiful, full-page colour illustrations on every facing page.

Matt pictorial boards are lightly soiled (refer to image). Spine held in place with clear, adhesive tape. Usual bumping to spine and corners. Original price of 2/6 NET printed on front pastedown. A handful of pages have some negligible specks of foxing, otherwise the book is in superb internal condition. Pages are very tightly bound.

Rare first edition.

Measures 17.5 cm × 11.5 cm (7″ × 4.6″). 12mo. 52 pp.

Price: £17.95