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Title: THE DEATH DEFYING PEPPER ROUX
By: Geraldine McCaughrean
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0192756036
ISBN 13: 9780192756039
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Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Pub. date: 3 June, 2010
Pages: 256
Description: Pepper Roux has a charmed life, not only because he confounded his mad aunt's prediction that he was going to die at 14 by remaining alive, but also because he can step into any role he likes and have an adventure. Pepper becomes a sea captain and a sausage-seller, amongst other things, creating chaos wherever he goes.
Synopsis: When Pepper Roux was born his aunt foretold that he would not live past 14 years of age. Throughout his childhood his parents haven't bothered with him much, knowing that his life would be short-lived. So when Pepper wakes up on his 14th birthday he knows this will be the day that he'll die. But as the day wears on, and Pepper finds himself still alive, he decides to set off to sea in an attempt to try and avoid death for as long as possible. As time goes on Pepper steps into many roles and personas and has numerous outrageous adventures. But can he stay one step ahead of death? Or will fate catch up with him? And, if he does live, which of his many lives will he choose to adopt? This riot of a story is a wonderful adventure, and Pepper is an unforgettable character who stays with you long after his story has been told.
Key Stage: UK School Key Stage 2
Publication: UK
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Prizes: Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2011
Returns: Returnable
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