The First UK Printing published by Dent in 1980. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Very mild pushing to the spine ends. The gilt titling remains bright. Some light toning to the text block and to the page edges due to the quality of the paper stock used. A small neat penned number to the upper rear end paper. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near FINE condition. Very light creasing to the upper spine tip with mild rubbing to the upper corners. The wrapper is very striking in the removable Brodart archival cover. The book has been inscribed and signed by the author to the front blank end paper: 'To Adrienne, Best wishes, Lynne Reid Banks'. Wonderful B/W illustrations throughout by Robin Jacques. The first title in the highly acclaimed series which was successfully adapted into a movie. A very scarce title, more-so with such attributes, as most copies ended up in the library system. Collectible.