{"product_id":"maddy-alone-pamela-brown-1st-edition","title":"Maddy Alone, Pamela Brown — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Thomas Nelson \u0026amp; Sons Ltd, 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [vi], 134.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The blue cloth binding remains firm and structurally sound, exhibiting only minimal shelf-wear to the extremities and slight softening at the spine tips. The gilt lettering on the spine is bright and unoxidised, and the text block is square with pages retaining a pleasing crispness despite mild, age-appropriate toning to the edges. A neat, contemporary ink inscription (\"To Pamela \/ With Love and Best Wishes \/ from Zandra \/ Dec 25th, 1945\") is present on the front free endpaper. The original, unclipped black and green dust jacket (priced 6\/- net) remains largely complete and vibrant, showing minor rubbing to the panels, shallow chipping and creasing at the spine extremities and corners, and some light handling marks to the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a true first edition, first printing of Pamela Brown's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eMaddy Alone\u003c\/i\u003e, the beloved second instalment in the Blue Door series. Illustrated with a charming colour frontispiece by Newton Whittaker, the book was originally written as a radio serial for the BBC's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003eChildren's Hour\u003c\/i\u003e, as evidenced by the dedication to producer John Keir Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCopies of this wartime-era first edition retaining their original dust jackets are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly those that remain unclipped and in collectable condition. The Christmas 1945 inscription on the front free endpaper serves as a poignant reminder of the book's immediate post-war context and its appeal as a cherished holiday gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFollowing the immense success of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eThe Swish of the Curtain\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eMaddy Alone\u003c\/i\u003e continues the adventures of the Blue Door Theatre Company. While the older members of the Fenchester gang have moved on to a prestigious dramatic school in London, twelve-year-old Maddy is left behind to attend a conventional school. However, her boredom is short-lived when a bustling film crew arrives in her small town to shoot a historical epic. Brimming with her characteristic precociousness, independence, and theatrical flair, Maddy soon finds herself unexpectedly drawn into the magic of the film set. Pamela Brown's spirited sequel is a delightful exploration of youthful ambition and the golden age of cinema, capturing the optimism and pluck of a born performer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54385236181331,"sku":"4730","price":76.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_193213.jpg?v=1784808721","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/maddy-alone-pamela-brown-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}