The Wool-Pack

The Wool-Pack

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author = Cynthia Harnett
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country = United Kingdom
language = English
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genre = Children's novel, historical novel
publisher = Methuen
pub_date = 1951
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"The Wool-Pack" is a children's novel by Cynthia Harnett. It was first published in 1951.

The novel was written for children aged 8 years and above. Set in the 1400s, "The Wool-Pack" tells the story of how a boy, Nicholas Fetterlock, and his betrothed-to-be save the wool trade from much damage. They stop a villain and Nicholas's father’s secretary from defying the strict rules of the guild.

Awards

"The Wool-Pack" received the Carnegie Medal in 1951.


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