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He attended the university of saskatchewan in saskatoon and received an english honours degree in 1989. The complete series list for the hunchback assignments arthur slade. Arthur slades the hunchback assignments won the td canadian childrens literature award. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade, paperback barnes.
Slades previous books include dust, winner of the governor generals. Official website of the hunchback assignments by arthur slade. His first short story was published that same year. Chapter 1 mp3 6mb a sample from the dark deeps audiobook. Hes the author of twentyfive bestselling books, including the amber fang series and dragon assassin. Raised on a ranch in the cypress hills of saskatchewan, arthur now makes his home in saskatoon. Modo is a hunchback with an amazing ability to transform his appearance, and mr. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This week we are talking with arthur slade, author of the hunchback assignments series. Click to read more about the hunchback assignments by arthur slade. The hunchback assignments, book by arthur slade paperback. Oct 03, 2011 posted in epub, ibooks, kindle, uncategorized and tagged arthur slade, ebook, kindle, nook, young adult. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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