Town is By the Sea

Informationen zum Autor Joanne Schwartz, illustrated by Sydney Smith Klappentext While a young boy enjoys a summer's day, his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea. "An atmospheric, haunting story" - The BooksellerStunning illustrations by Sydney Smith, the award-winning illustrator of Footpath Flowers, show the striking contrast between a sparkling seaside day and the darkness underground where the miners dig. This beautifully understated and haunting story brings a piece of mining history to life. The ever-present ocean and inevitable pattern of life in a mining town will enthral children and move adult readers, as a young boy wakes up to the sound of the sea, visits his grandfather's grave after lunch and comes home to a cosy dinner with his family, but all the while his mind strays to his father digging for coal deep down under the sea.

Commentaire

An atmospheric, haunting story about a young boy whose father digs for coal beneath the sea. The Bookseller

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Joanne Schwartz
• Collaboration: Sydney Smith (Illustrations)
• Edition: Walker Books Uk
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: 5 à 7 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 05.04.2018
• EAN: 9781406378863
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-7886-3
• Pages: 52
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 280 mm x 5 mm
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Premiers livres, livres préscolaires; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Country Life, Picture storybooks