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Zusatztext Against shadow-filled backdrops that blend paint, digital manipulation and photography, [McKean's] stylized human figures look right at home. Informationen zum Autor Neil Gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the Carnegie and Newbery Medals for the same work – The Graveyard Book . The L.A. Times has described his multi-million-selling graphic novel series Sandman as ‘the greatest epic in the history of comic books’. Many of his books, including Coraline and Stardust , have been made into films; Neverwhere has been adapted for TV and radio; American Gods and Good Omens have been adapted into major TV series. He has also written two amazing episodes of Doctor Who and appeared in The Simpsons as himself. In 2013 he published his first adult novel for seven years, The Ocean at the End of the Lane , which received stellar reviews and was a bestseller around the world. gaimanbooks.co.uk / @neilhimself For more on Neil Gaiman and his award-winning children’s books, visit www.gaimanbooks.com Dave McKean is a long-time artistic collaborator of award-winning author Neil Gaiman. He has illustrated and designed several children's books, eight with Neil, Coraline , The Wolves in the Walls,The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish , Varjak Paw with S. F. Said (winner of the Smarties Gold award in 2004), Mirrormask, The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr Punch , Signal to Noise and Crazy Hair . He is also a film-maker. Dave lives in Kent. Klappentext **20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION** Riveting text and astounding art make this a picture book to adore, from award-winning superstar author Neil Gaiman, and illustrated by the hugely talented and award-winning illustrator Dave McKean. When Lucy hears noises from behind the wall she tries to warn her parents that there are wolves banging about. But her parents don't listen.When the wolves finally take over the house and Lucy and her family are evicted to live in the garden, her parents realise perhaps they should have listened. But Lucy is no shrinking violet and pretty soon she has the wolves out and the family back in the house.So what was that noise Lucy heard coming from behind the wall . . . ? A brilliant, witty and inventive picture book with cutting-edge art, which is sure to be a hit with existing fans of Neil Gaiman as well as young readers. Vorwort A delightfully creepy tale of fighting for what is yours and standing up to what scares you Zusammenfassung **20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION** Riveting text and astounding art make this a picture book to adore, from award-winning superstar author Neil Gaiman, and illustrated by the hugely talented and award-winning illustrator Dave McKean. When Lucy hears noises from behind the wall she tries to warn her parents that there are wolves banging about. But her parents don't listen.When the wolves finally take over the house and Lucy and her family are evicted to live in the garden, her parents realise perhaps they should have listened. But Lucy is no shrinking violet and pretty soon she has the wolves out and the family back in the house.So what was that noise Lucy heard coming from behind the wall . . . ? A brilliant, witty and inventive picture book with cutting-edge art, which is sure to be a hit with existing fans of Neil Gaiman as well as young readers. ...
