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Herring Hotel
Hardback
Main Details
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Herring Hotel
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Didier Levy
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By (author) Serge Bloch
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:40 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 210 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500652121
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| Classifications | Dewey:843.92 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrated in colour throughout
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
5 September 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Set in a run-down hotel, similar to Wes Andersen's Grand Budapest Hotel, this story is told from the perspective of hotel owner's son, Gabriel. Despite the state of the hotel, Gabriel and his parents look after the old and eccentric residents very well, including Mrs Kettle who believes she is a former queen in exile from Kettlonia. As the hotel crumbles around them, the family and residents realise it's time to say goodbye. Until they receive the surprise of their life: Mrs Kettle really is a queen and her country has been freed - her people are asking her to come back home! Gabriel, his parents and the Herring residents build the hotel afresh next to Mrs Kettle's palace and they all live happily ever after in Kettlonia.
Author Biography
Didier Levy has written over 40 books for children, including How to Light Your Dragon, also published by Thames & Hudson. Serge Bloch is the illustrator of over 300 books, including Thames & Hudson's The Big Adventure of a Little Line.
ReviewsLit clear through with the warmth of found family.-- "Kirkus Reviews"
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