The Queen in the Cave

Description

Julia Sarda spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed. One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued... Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her dream with her two younger sisters. Together, they set out on an enchanting adventure to discover the kingdom of the queen in the cave. This is a riveting and atmospheric picture book that will surprise and enthral young readers and dreamers.

Julia Sarda is a Spanish artist who has illustrated many books for children, including Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein by Linda Bailey, The Liszts by Kyo Maclear, and number of classics such as Alice in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Her work has been published around the world in many languages. The Queen in the Cave is her debut to the Walker list.

Featured in The Bookseller's October previews. * The Bookseller * an authorial debut rich with otherworldly delights and a strong sense of childness... Readers will be enthralled and beguiled by Sarda's Wonderland-like world where sun-masked fairies light the path to the cave whilst coiled serpents hide in branches. * Books for Keeps *