A beautiful blend of story and image

A Sunday Times Book of the Year

The Magic Place is an extraordinary piece of work. So much time and skill has gone into it. There is such excitement in Wormell's scenes and landscapes, plus a wonderful Dickensian sense of the grotesque in his characters

David Tazzyman

Brimming with detail and dazzling perspective. One of the last great draughtsmen and hugely inspiring both for those accomplished and aspiring. Walks all over the page like a true pen and ink warrior

Chris Mould

'And even though she only saw it in her dreams, she felt sure it was real.' From her cellar bedroom, Clementine dreams of a magic place. And she's determined to find it one day. But first she must escape from her wicked aunt and uncle and from the Great Black City. With the help of her best friend, Gilbert, a very clever cat, she sets off on an epic journey that just might make her dreams come true. A thrilling, moving and funny adventure about looking for the most magical place of all. HOME.
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A stunningly illustrated middle-grade fiction debut from internationally renowned author-illustrator, Chris Wormell.
A stunningly illustrated middle-grade fiction debut from internationally renowned author-illustrator, Chris Wormell.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781788450157
Publisert
2019-08-22
Utgiver
Vendor
David Fickling Books
Vekt
440 gr
Høyde
183 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
304

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Chris Wormell is one of Britain's most celebrated author-illustrators and print makers. Known for his instantly recognisable style, Chris is the acclaimed illustrator of the iconic covers for Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth and the award-winning H is for Hawk, as well as the creator of a host of picture books, including the bestselling George and the Dragon and One Smart Fish. He has won a number of literary awards including the Bologna Ragazza Prize, a Nestle Smarties Award and a Booktrust Early Years Award. His artwork has also featured in advertising campaigns for Jaguar, Marks and Spencer, The Natural History Museum, the Royal Opera House and Adnams beer amongst others.