Amongst other pieces of interesting background, you'll also discover colourful descriptions of the wonderful cast of characters. For example, you'll find China Miéville's introduction and an illustration drawn by Michael de Larrabeiti, as well as a map of the London territories explored. They live by their wits and a few Borrible lawsthe chief one. Apart from their pointed ears, they look just like ordinary children. This ebook edition features extra material, including some not seen in any previous editions of the book. Borribles are runaways who dwell in the shadows of London. So begins the first of three epic adventures in Michael de Larrabeiti's classic trilogy, where excitement, violence, low cunning, greed, generosity, treachery, and bravery exist side by side. Fearing an invasion, an elite group of Borrible fighters set out on what will become known in legend as the Great Rumble Hunt. They've fought hard for their dwellings in the city's forgotten corners, so clearly something must be done. One night, they discover one of their ancient enemies, a giant rat-like Rumble, in their traditional territory. They live by their wits, high spirits and a few Borrible laws - the chief one being, 'Don't Get Caught!' This motto will stand them in good stead, as the Battersea Borribles prepare for their greatest adventure of all.

And apart from their pointed ears, their childlike appearance allows them (mostly.) to say one step ahead of the authorities.

London's forgotten corners hide a rebellious community of small outcasts - the Borribles. This edition features extra material, such as a heartfelt introduction by author China Miville, who says 'the Borribles were, and are, my heroes'. A small band of childlike runaways take on a bold mission across a dangerous city. The Borrible Trilogy 1 in series Borribles This is the first book in a rebellious adventure trilogy for readers of all ages, set in a shadowy, alternate London.

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