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The Lost Thing

By: Publication details: Australia; Lothian; 2010Description: 32 Pages; PaperbackISBN:
  • 9780734411389
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 823.91
Summary: The Lost Things is a humorous story about a boy who discovers a bizarre-looking creature whilst out collecting bottle-tops at the beach. Having guessed that it is lost, he tries to find out who owns it or where it belongs, but the problem is met with indifference by everyone else, who barely notice it's presence. Each is unhelpful in their own way; strangers, friends, parents all unwilling to entertain this uninvited interruption to day-to-day life. In spite of his better judgement, the boy feels sorry for this hapless creature, and attempts to find out where it belongs.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Child Karachi Picture Books 823.91 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLC019819
Book Child Lahore Children's Fiction 823.91 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLC019569
Total holds: 0

The Lost Things is a humorous story about a boy who discovers a bizarre-looking creature whilst out collecting bottle-tops at the beach. Having guessed that it is lost, he tries to find out who owns it or where it belongs, but the problem is met with indifference by everyone else, who barely notice it's presence. Each is unhelpful in their own way; strangers, friends, parents all unwilling to entertain this uninvited interruption to day-to-day life. In spite of his better judgement, the boy feels sorry for this hapless creature, and attempts to find out where it belongs.

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