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Death in a Nut
By Eric Maddern
Illustrated by Paul Hess
A gentle retelling of a traditional Scottish folk tale.
When Jack meets Old Man Death coming towards his cottage, he realises at once what's up. He hits out at Death with his fists, making Death smaller and smaller, until he can squeeze him inside a hazelnut shell. Jack throws the nut far out to sea, and goes home. But then the trouble begins. Eggs won't break, the cockerel's head won't be wrung and the butcher confesses that he can't slaughter any livestock. What has Jack done?
- Gentle treatment of a difficult issue – death is presented as a natural part of life.
About the author
Eric Maddern has written many books for Frances Lincoln including "The King with Horse’s Ears", "Spirit of the Forest", "Curious Clownfish" and "Rainbow Bird".
About the illustrator
Paul Hess’s books include Josephine Poole’s "Jack and the Beanstalk", Alan MacDonald’s "Pig in a Wig", Malachy Doyle’s "The Great Castle of Marshmangle" and Eric Maddern's "The King with Horse’s Ears".
Review
"Paul Hess has captured the mood swings of the story perfectly with the exquisitely blended colours, innovative perspectives and swooping curves of the watercolour illustrations...Recommended." Reading Time
ISBN:
9781845072773
Imprint:
Frances Lincoln
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
February 1, 2007
Dimensions:
210 x 270mm, 32pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$15.95
New Zealand RRP:
$17.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock