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A Child's Garden: A Story of Hope
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
A Child's Garden: A Story of Hope
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Foreman
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Illustrated by Michael Foreman
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:32 | Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 230 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781406325881
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Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Walker Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Walker Books Ltd
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Publication Date |
3 May 2010 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Master storyteller Michael Foreman has created a timely and moving story of a child creating a garden of hope in the midst of poverty and war. Master storyteller Michael Foreman has created a timely and moving story of a child creating a garden of hope in the midst of poverty and war. A boy's world is ruin and rubble, with a wire fence and soldiers separating him from the cool hills where his father used to take him as a small child. Can a tiny, green plant shoot give him hope in a bleak landscape?
Author Biography
Michael Foreman is one of the world's leading illustrators. He has won several major awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal, most recently for War Boy. His titles for Walker Books include Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Mia's Story, Say Hello and A Child's Garden. He lives in South West London.
ReviewsIt's absolutely perfect. Please trust me that it's a book you'll want to read, and want to read with your children. It matters. * thebookbag.co.uk *
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