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The Crash of Hennington

(2003)
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With Cora Larsson finally stepping down as Mayor to make way for her protegee, Max Latham, the city of Hennington finds itself in a state of flux. It is also in the midst of the worst heatwave in living memory and even the crash of rhinos that wanders the city's streets is becoming restless.


Genre: Fantasy

Praise for this book

"Funny, subversive... Patrick Ness recreates the world as we know it, infusing it with a charm and whimsy that brings to mind Calvino." - T C Boyle

"I can't remember reading a novel in such a compulsive, leave-me-in-peace way since Tales from the City. More please!" - Patrick Gale


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