Books
Seven for a Secret
By Laurence Anholt
Illustrated by Jim Coplestone
A new story from Smarties Award-winning author, Laurence Anholt.
Ruby lives in the city and Grampa lives in the country. They write to each other and share the events in their lives. Ruby tells about the flights of stairs in their apartment block and the sights of the city. Grampa tells Ruby about the naughty magpies that live in his old oak tree. Through the Magpie Song the events of the story unravel – three magpies for Ruby the magpie girl, one for a heart-breaking goodbye and six for a wonderful surprise that will change Ruby’s life forever.
- Deals with birth, bereavement, poverty and family love.
- Contains a fold-out flap on the last story spread with gold foil.
About the author
Laurence Anholt is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator and is co-creator of the best-selling "Chimp and Zee" (winner of the 2001 Smarties Gold Award).
About the illustrator
Jim Coplestone studied Graphic Illustration at Exeter College of Art and completed an MA in Theatre Design. His rapport with children has led him to work as a primary school teacher, arts workshop leader and home tutor.
Review
"This is a very special book...The use of soft lines and colours ensure that the artwork is an integral extension of the written text...This is a story that will delight young children and parents alike." Reading Time
ISBN:
9781845075903
Imprint:
Frances Lincoln
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
February 1, 2007
Dimensions:
230 x 290mm, 32pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$15.95
New Zealand RRP:
$17.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock