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I Served the King of England
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4 out of 5
Based on 668 Ratings and 114 Reviews

Book Description
Ditie, a waiter, loves money, because he is short and money makes him feel six feet tall. So he follows his star from adventure to adventure, until he becomes a millionaire. But it is no dream come true, because along the way he troubles his conscience and ends up seeking a different kind of wealth.
Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover (10 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages243
ISBN-10015145745X
ISBN-13978-0151457458
Publication Date03/1989
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About Bohumil Hrabal (Author) : Bohumil Hrabal is a published author. Some of the published credits of Bohumil Hrabal include I Served the King of England (New Directions Paperbook), Dancing Lessons for the Advanced in Age.
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About Paul Wilson (Translator) : Paul Wilson is a published author, editor, and a translator. Some of the published credits of Paul Wilson include I Served the King of England (New Directions Paperbook), The role of expert witnesses ... more
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