The Mother of Monsters
A Tale from South Africa
Will be published approx. on 1. March 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-78285-847-8 (ISBN)
Description
Mischievous Ntombi, the Chief's daughter, isn't at all afraid of the fearsome Ilunge River. But when she goes to swim there, she enrages the Mother of Monsters and causes more trouble than she could've imagined! Can Ntombi survive the monster's gigantic head, bulging eyes and thick, slimy scales?
Reviews / Votes
"For beginning readers yearning for fantastic alternatives in their reading fare, these will hit the spot" - Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
124 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78285-847-8 (9781782858478)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Sophie Fatus is a full-time illustrator and sculptress whose bright and distinctive artwork has brought her international critical acclaim. Sophie's previous projects with Barefoot Books include My Daddy is a Pretzel, My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words, the bestselling Yoga Pretzels deck and several popular singalongs. Fran Parnell has settled in Hebden Bridge, England, although her heart lives in Iceland with the trolls. She has always loved monster tales, "the bigger and badder the better!"