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Local DescriptionReview: A beautiful blend of story and image * A Sunday Times Book of the Year *
Prizes: Short-listed for James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award 2020. Author Biography: 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 iconiccovers for Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth and theaward-winning H is for Hawk, as well as the creator of a host of picture books, includingthe bestselling George and the Dragon and One Smart Fish. He has won a number ofliterary awards including the Bologna Ragazza Prize, a Nestle Smarties Award and aBooktrust Early Years Award. His artwor DescriptionA stunning, elegant and uplifting adventure about searching for the most magical place of all — home. Have you ever dreamed of somewhere better? A life more colourful and full of joy? Escape with our sparky heroine, Clementine, and find your own magic place. A story to kindle hope in the heart of every child who reads it... 'And even though she only saw it in her dreams, she felt sure it was real.' Clementine works as a slave for her wicked aunt and uncle. But she dreams of a magic place, and she's determined to escape and find it. With the help of a very clever cat, she sets off on an adventure that might just make her dreams come true. |