The Opposite
Published on 7. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-84270-573-5 (ISBN)
Description
Nate wakes up one morning to see The Opposite sitting on his ceiling. This impish creature manages to ensure that whatever Nate says, the opposite will be true. Nate tries to fix each thing as it goes wrong, but the opposite happens! The mess he's making soon gets him into trouble and it takes some very quick thinking, and a clever twist, for Nate to be able to get rid of The Opposite once and for all.
Reviews / Votes
"With big, bold, surreal illustrations and engaging, offbeat humour, the book is a lovely way to explore the difficult, abstract concept of opposite with young children" * Carousel * "This might be TV writer Tom McRae's first foray into children's books but the insight, humour and colour with which it explores the idea of opposites is that of a bona fide pro." * Kin London * "This might be TV writer Tom McRae's first foray into children's books but the insight, humour and colour with which it explores the idea of opposites is that of a bona fide pro." * Kin London * "The Opposite is the absolute model of what a children's book should be: funny, original, simple and charming . . . All the hallmarks of a classic in fact." * Stephen Fry * "The hugely imaginative story is well matched by Elena Odriozola's expressive illustrations." -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 0 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84270-573-5 (9781842705735)
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Persons
Elena Odriozola has had over 55 books published in her native Spain. Before turning to children's illustration, she worked in advertising.
Tom Macrae is best known as a BAFTA-winning scriptwriter for television. His work has been shown on both Channel 4 and BBC, including three episodes for the new BBC series of Doctor Who. This is his first children's book.
Tom Macrae is best known as a BAFTA-winning scriptwriter for television. His work has been shown on both Channel 4 and BBC, including three episodes for the new BBC series of Doctor Who. This is his first children's book.