{"product_id":"9781509839742-constance-in-peril","title":"Constance in Peril","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe darkly witty story of Constance Hardpenny, a rag doll of character and fortitude.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstance in Peril \u003c\/i\u003eis a brilliantly funny story from the creators of the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eThe Misadventures of Frederick, \u003c\/i\u003ea \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e Children's Book of the Year. Told with all Ben Manley's characteristic wit and genius for comic timing, with beautiful, atmospheric illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark adding to the fun.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdward’s favourite toy was a soft, old, cloth doll. Her name was Constance Hardpenny and she had led a tragic life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving been rescued from a rubbish bin by a boy called Edward, Constance suffers a series of potentially catastrophic incidents. More suited to elegant tea parties in a bygone age, she nevertheless remains stoic throughout. From being forgotten and left out in the rain or trapped up a tree, even being caught between the jaws of the neighbour's dog, Constance is constantly finding herself in mortal danger. Although she’s luckily rescued each time by the watchful Grace, Edward’s loving older sister, it seems disaster is never far behind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs Constance doomed to suffer a life of never-ending peril? Probably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56449752596854,"sku":"9781509839742","price":6.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_31812109.jpg?v=1760446642","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781509839742-constance-in-peril","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}