Beegu

Hardback

Main Details

Title Beegu
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alexis Deacon
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 228
ISBN/Barcode 9780091768294
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations 32 colour illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Random House Children's Publishers UK
Imprint Hutchinson
Publication Date 1 May 2003
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Beegu is not supposed to be on Earth. She is lost. She is a friendly little creature, but the Earth People don't seem very welcoming at all. However, so far she has only met the big ones. The little ones are a different matter.

Author Biography

Alexis Deacon graduated from the University of Brighton where he studied Illustration, with a first class honours degree. Before graduating he was also awarded the Burt Brill and Cardens award for the second best degree show in 2000. He now lives in London.

Reviews

"- 'The great pleasure of this book is the quality of the illustrations.' Observer - 'Deacon's debut picture book displays admirable originality and draughtsmanship, and a great sense of humour.' The Times - 'One of those books that leaves you wanting more.' Independent - 'This is a really thrilling debut from young writer-illustrator Alexis Deacon. Its originality jumps out of the covers.' Guardian - 'Alexis Deacon has tremendous strengths as an artist and designer.' Bookseller