Troll Wood
Published on 1. March 2013
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-84780-238-5 (ISBN)
Description
This is Troll Wood.
No one goes there.
Will you?
We will.
And they did.
A family in need of a new home find themselves in the mysterious Troll Wood and forced to take shelter there.
But within the wood they find a world of unpicked flowers, uneaten fruits and unexplored paths, just waiting to be discovered.
Can you see the trolls in Troll Wood? And will you join them there?
An enchanting picture book about dealing with change and overcoming obstacles, by the award-winning author of Something Else and brought vividly to life by Paul Hess's whimsical illustrations.
No one goes there.
Will you?
We will.
And they did.
A family in need of a new home find themselves in the mysterious Troll Wood and forced to take shelter there.
But within the wood they find a world of unpicked flowers, uneaten fruits and unexplored paths, just waiting to be discovered.
Can you see the trolls in Troll Wood? And will you join them there?
An enchanting picture book about dealing with change and overcoming obstacles, by the award-winning author of Something Else and brought vividly to life by Paul Hess's whimsical illustrations.
Reviews / Votes
'Enchanting and atmospheric.' 'A charming tale of adventure, discovery and family harmony.' 'The rich illustrations invite a careful look ... the book has a gentle, interesting feel ... The message is subtle.' 'The rich illustrations invite a careful look ... the book has a gentle, interesting feel ... The message is subtle.''A story...with beautiful and unusual illustrations'
'A sophisticated book for the discerning youngster who appreciates good rhyming and enchantingly surreal illustrations. An exquisite book.'
'A charming tale of adventure, discovery and family harmony.'
'An amazing book . . . A beguiling story that works on many levels . . . It's got a great story, illustrations you'd want to pore over again and again and that edgy something else that will stay with you long after you've put the book back on the shelf. A winner all round!'
'Enchanting and atmospheric.'
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 214 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84780-238-5 (9781847802385)
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Persons
Kathryn Cave has worked in publishing for over 25 years and written many books for children. In 1997, Something Else, illustrated by Chris Riddell, won the UNESCO Prize for children's literature in the service of tolerance. She lives in Hampstead, London. To visit her website click here
Paul Hess was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1961. He went to art college in Sydney and then worked as a graphic designer and Art Director for various companies both in Sydney and London from 1981 to 1991. He has worked as a freelance art director and illustrator since then. His books for Frances Lincoln are Death in a Nut, Nail Soup, Cow on the Roof, Dragon of Krakow, Hidden Tales from Eastern Europe, The King with Horse's Ears and The King and the Seed. He lives in Northumberland.
Paul Hess was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1961. He went to art college in Sydney and then worked as a graphic designer and Art Director for various companies both in Sydney and London from 1981 to 1991. He has worked as a freelance art director and illustrator since then. His books for Frances Lincoln are Death in a Nut, Nail Soup, Cow on the Roof, Dragon of Krakow, Hidden Tales from Eastern Europe, The King with Horse's Ears and The King and the Seed. He lives in Northumberland.