Author of the immensely popular children’s books featuring Frances the Badger, Russell Hoban is also a master of contemporary imaginative literary forms, including the cult classic Riddley Walker.
Gathered here are four of Mr. Hoban’s novels: the haunting Lion of Boaz-Jachin, the popular Turtle Diary (made into a movie startting Glenda Jackson and Ben Kingsley), Pilgermann, and his newest work, the sharp and witty Mr. Rinyo-Clacton’s Offer, published here for the first time in North America. In addition, the collection includes samples from Mr. Hoban’s short stories, essays, and poetry. Finally, for true Hoban aficionados, there is part of an unfinished sequel to the adult children’s classic The Mouse and His Child, featuring the further adventures of Manny Rat.
Novels
Turtle Diary The Lion of Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-Boaz Pilgermann Mr. Rinyo-Clacton’s Offer
Short Stories
The Man with the Dagger My Night with Leonie The Raven Dream Woman Dark Oliver The Ghost Horse of Genghis Kahn
Essays
"I, that was a child, my tongue’s use sleeping...’
With a Choked Cry
Poems
03.00 Abroad Crystal Maze The Owl-Woman Turtle Prince?
Fred to Samantha Dragon Into Dressing Gown The Hippogriff What the Fairy Said to the Bibliophile The Dragon Underneath the Mat
Children’s Writing
The Marzipan Pig The Return of Manny Rat (excerpt)
Overview
Author of the immensely popular children’s books featuring Frances the Badger, Russell Hoban is also a master of contemporary imaginative literary forms, including the cult classic Riddley Walker.
Gathered here are four of Mr. Hoban’s novels: the haunting Lion of Boaz-Jachin, the popular Turtle Diary (made into a movie startting Glenda Jackson and Ben Kingsley), Pilgermann, and his newest work, the sharp and witty Mr. Rinyo-Clacton’s Offer, published here for the first time in ...