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Spring-Heeled Jack
- Narrated by: Ariyon Bakare, full cast
- Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
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Spring-Heeled Jack
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Publisher's Summary
Spring-Heeled Jack: The name evoked awe from both criminals and upstanding citizens alike. Some thought he was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero - leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes.
The story begins as three young innocents escape their orphanage one dark and stormy night. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of London, danger lurks, for hiding in the shadows is Mack the Knife, the most villainous of villains. Enter Spring-Heeled Jack, the springiest of heroes. But will Jack's powers be enough to save the orphans?
Artwork illustrations © Peter Bailey, 2018
Cover and text design @ Puffin
Published by arrangement with Random House Children’s Publishers UK, a division of The Random House Group Limited.
What the critics say
"Hilarious, neatly plotted, and thoroughly appealing." (Kirkus Reviews, starred)
"The author and illustrator obviously had great fun with this funny, action-packed send-up, and so will readers." (School Library Journal, starred)