Absolute Zero (novel)
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| Author | Helen Cresswell |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | the Bagthorpe Saga |
| Publisher | |
| Released | 1978 |
Absolute Zero is a 1978 novel by Helen Cresswell, the second book in the Bagthorpe Saga.
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[edit] Plot introduction
The Bagthorpe saga follows the lives of the Bagthorpe family, who live in Unicorn House in an unspecified part of the UK. The nearest large settlement is the (presumably) fictional town of Aysham. In this story Jack Bagthorpe is a main character with his dog Jack who he increasingly see as being very special. The family don't however until they become increasingly involved with competitions.
[edit] Plot summary
Uncle Parker has won a trip to the Caribbean in a caption contest. In typical Bagthorpian style the rest of the family immediately enter similar contests in an attempt to better his prize; but much of the time beating the others to an entry form is a victory in itself. With the Parkers on vacation, cousin Daisy comes to stay; Uncle Parker claims her pyromania has passed, but neglects to mention the nature of her current obsession. As Daisy's activities bring the household to its knees, Grandma manages to get herself arrested, Mrs Fosdyke is reduced to serving up dishes such as oxtail trifle, and the children are busy wrapping up unwanted prizes to give each other as Christmas gifts. When finally the Bagthorpes win a chance at fame and happiness, the fates deliver a chance for history to not only repeat, but excel itself.
[edit] References
- Cresswell, Helen (20 February 1978). Absolute Zero. Faber & Faber.
[edit] Release details
- 1978, UK, Faber and Faber (ISBN 0-571-11155-6), Pub date 20 February 1978, hardback (First edition)
- 1979, UK, Puffin Books (ISBN 0-14-031177-7), Pub date 27 September 1979, paperback
- 2005, UK, Oxford University Press (ISBN 0-19-275400-9), Pub date 3 March 2005, paperback
