Town Is by the Sea: Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration; a moving story of a child's love and admiration for his father and the precious legacy of family tradition, ages 4+

di Joanne Schwartz (Autore)

Sydney Smith (Illustratore)

Walker Books Ltd, 2018

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. “A masterpiece. I can't recommend it highly enough.” The Independent "An atmospheric, haunting story." The Bookseller “Beautifully evocative. This book is pure delight.” The School Librarian Stunning 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.

• Autore: Joanne Schwartz
• Illustratore: Sydney Smith
• Editore: Walker Books Ltd
• Anno: 2018
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 52 p.
• Dimensioni: 278 x 206 mm
• Peso: 220 gr.
• EAN: 9781406378863

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