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VAMPYRE

By Margaret Wild
Illustrated by Andrew Yeo

I am Vampyre. Feared. Despised. I live in darkness. I long for light.

From the dark depths of his vampyre world, a vampyre boy reflects on the joyous days of his childhood and his current life as a vampyre. Thought-provoking and atmospheric, Vampyre is a monumental picture book about identity, making choices and being true to oneself from award-wining author, Margaret Wild, with breathtaking illustrations by new illustrator, Andrew Yeo.

  • A provocative picture book from the award-winning and internationally renowned author Margaret Wild
  • Margaret s picture book Fox, illustrated by Ron Brooks has been translated into more than ten languages
  • The story is brought to life with impressive illustrations by talented new illustrator Andrew Yeo

About the author

Margaret Wild is one of Australia s most highly regarded and awarded children s book authors. Some of her works include There's a Sea In My Bedroom, The Very Best of Friends, Old Pig, The Midnight Gang, Nighty Night!, Fox and Woolvs in the Sitee. Margaret has two titles in the Walker Classics series: Going Home and A Bit of Company, both illustrated by Wayne Harris. Vampyre is a finalist in the 2012 Aurealis Awards in the CHILDREN’S FICTION (told primarily through pictures) category.

About the illustrator

Andrew Yeo is a talented new illustrator from Sydney, Australia. Vampyre is his first picture book.

Awards

2012: Aurealis Awards

Finalist

ISBN: 9781921529221
Imprint: WALKER BOOKS AUST
Distributor: Harper Collins Distribution Services for Australia and New Zealand
Binding: NS-HB
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Dimensions: 285 x 214mm, 32pp
Stock Status: STOCK
Australian RRP: $29.95
New Zealand RRP: $31.99
Stock Level: In Stock

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