Swift
An Epic Story of a Small Bird's Courage
Published on 16. February 2023
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-5263-6523-1 (ISBN)
Description
Swift feels safe tucked up in his nest. But when all the other birds fly to a new home on the other side of the world, Swift doesn't want to be left behind. It's a treacherous journey across land and sea and there's a storm coming ... Will Swift find the courage to spread his wings?
A moving story about leaving home in pursuit of safety, friendship and adventure, inspired by the 22-000 mile journey swifts make every year. Beautifully brought to life by debut author-illustrator and winner of the Carmelite Prize 2021, Lorna Hill.
A moving story about leaving home in pursuit of safety, friendship and adventure, inspired by the 22-000 mile journey swifts make every year. Beautifully brought to life by debut author-illustrator and winner of the Carmelite Prize 2021, Lorna Hill.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-6523-1 (9781526365231)
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Lorna Hill is an author and illustrator based in Suffolk, UK. She graduated from the Norwich University of the Arts with BA(Hons) in illustration. Using a combination of digital and traditional methods, much of Lorna's work is inspired by nature and mental wellbeing. Lorna was the winner of the Carmelite Prize 2021.