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The Distant Horns of Summer
First Published in 1967 by Michael Joseph Limited.
James' new nanny was seventeen years old and almost as innocent as he was. Life was good together. She entered into his imaginary world. She made friends with his invisible 'mates', Mr Pimm and Mr Monday. Then Mr Ainsworth came along. From the very beginning James' new nanny gave more attention to him. She even played silly games with him... like taking their clothes off together. It was enough to make a boy leave home...