The Dog and the Sailor

Informationen zum Autor Pete Jordi Wood (he/him) is a British author, illustrator and screenwriter from Cornwall, U.K. Pete has written original drama for Channel 4 and the BBC and was a recipient of The John Brabourne Award from the Film and Television Charity. He describes himself as a 'fairy tale detective' who has dedicated himself to the academic study of queer folk tales, myths and legends. Pete Jordi Wood (he/him) is a British author, illustrator and screenwriter from Cornwall, U.K. Pete has written original drama for Channel 4 and the BBC and was a recipient of The John Brabourne Award from the Film and Television Charity. He describes himself as a 'fairy tale detective' who has dedicated himself to the academic study of queer folk tales, myths and legends. Klappentext From talented debut picture-book maker Pete Jordi Wood, this is a forgotten fairytale filled with magic and adventure. With stunning illustrations that evoke Mary Blair and classic Disney, this is the perfect gift for children of four and above - or for any fairytale fan. As one of very few examples of a fairytale that celebrates LGBTQ+ romance the book is an important example of representation, celebrating lives that are too often excluded from mainstream storytelling. The story is being developed into a film. Zusammenfassung “Once upon a time, there was a kingdom full of happiness and laughter. The king and his family were kind, and all the people were content. All, that is, but one…” Discover the timeless, long-forgotten fairytale of a handsome prince and a poor sailor who set sail across the high seas on the adventure of a lifetime. When Ruan leaves behind his life as a tailor’s apprentice and becomes a cabin boy aboard a ship he soon learns that the ocean is a dangerous place… facing storms, monsters, and the darkest of magic. In his quest to help a talking dog and defeat an evil princess, can Ruan stay afloat? Everyone deserves a shot at happily-ever-after. Lost for centuries, The Dog and The Sailor has been brought back to life with vibrant illustrations. A reminder that LGBTQ+ heroes have always existed in stories, this magical folk tale is the perfect gift for readers young and old. ...

Product details

• Authors: Pete Jordi Wood, WOOD PETE JORDI
• Assisted by: Pete Jordi Wood (Illustration)
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2023
• EAN: 9780241545393
• ISBN: 978-0-241-54539-3
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 218 mm x 287 mm x 10 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Interest age: from c 3 years, Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Fantasy, esoteric