This book contains the following story:
Bugsy Malone
No. of pages 224
Published: 2012
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Read the story behind the beloved film now available in Essential Modern Classics. In Prohibition-era New York City, Fat Sam runs one of the most popular speakeasies in town but his rival Dandy Dan is trying to shut him down. Its up to the baby-faced Bugsy Malone to save the day Packed with thrills and spills (and more than a few custard pies and splurge), this is a mobster story with a twist the stars are kids!
This book features in the following series: Collins, Collins Drama, Essential Modern Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.
There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Sir Alan Parker is a director, writer and producer. His feature films have won nineteen BAFTA awards, ten Golden Globes and ten Oscars. His films include `Bugsy Malone', `Midnight Express', `Mississippi Burning', `The Commitments', `Evita', `Fame' and `Angela's Ashes'. Sir Alan received the CBE in 1995 and a knighthood in 2002.
This book is in the following series:
Essential Modern Classics
The "Essential Modern Classics" series is a collection of children's literature published by Puffin Books, designed to introduce young readers to significant works of modern literature. The series features a selection of beloved stories that have become classics in their own right and includes a range of genres, from fantasy and adventure to contemporary fiction. The books are tailored for children aged 8 and up, making them suitable for middle-grade readers and explore themes such as friendship, courage, family, adventure, and self-discovery.
* The 1976 movie starring a young Jodie Foster was hugely successful and continues to be popular today, with truly memorable musical numbers including `Fat Sam's Grand Slam'
* Now in graphic novel format, to really pull kids into this classic story
