The Sandcastle
a magical children's adventure by M.P.Robertson
Published on 7. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
28 pages
978-1-907860-19-5 (ISBN)
Description
Jack loves building sandcastles more than anything in the world. But he can't stop the sea from stealing them away. Then one day he finds a shell with magical powers, and makes a wish to be king of his own sandcastle. In no time he finds himself in the middle of an amazing adventure. But is his new power greater than the power of the sea?
This magical tale from M.P.Robertson draws the reader into Jack's amazing adventure of wishes, sandcastles, shells, mermaids and floods through the truly magnificent, full-colour illustrations.
A popular read in schools especially in summer and a great book for boys, this atmospheric adventure shows us the power of our imagination and dreams.
This magical tale from M.P.Robertson draws the reader into Jack's amazing adventure of wishes, sandcastles, shells, mermaids and floods through the truly magnificent, full-colour illustrations.
A popular read in schools especially in summer and a great book for boys, this atmospheric adventure shows us the power of our imagination and dreams.
Reviews / Votes
`Every time you look at it, it leaves an imprint on your mind like a footprint in the sand.' The Guardian; `Full of transporting illustrations painted with all the sureness and authority of an old master, and a plot that straddles the ordinary and extraordinary.' Sally Williams, The IndependentMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 289 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
166 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-907860-19-5 (9781907860195)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
M.P. Robertson studied Graphic Design at Kingston University in London and now lives in Bradford on Avon with his wife. He is an internationally acclaimed author & illustrator of picture books.
His latest book How To Grow & Eat Monster Vegetables combines a children's story, recipes and fantastical illustrations. This plus Hermione Betts And Her Unusual Pets, Hieronymous Betts And His Unusual Pets, The Sandcastle, The Dragon Snatcher, Seven Ways To Catch The Moon, Food Chain and Daring Daddy are published by from you to me limited under the imprint Forget Me Not Books.
Marks books have been longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and appeared in the Guardian top 100 titles.
Mark's illustrations are pen and ink with watercolour and all his drawings are created in his garden shed.
His latest book How To Grow & Eat Monster Vegetables combines a children's story, recipes and fantastical illustrations. This plus Hermione Betts And Her Unusual Pets, Hieronymous Betts And His Unusual Pets, The Sandcastle, The Dragon Snatcher, Seven Ways To Catch The Moon, Food Chain and Daring Daddy are published by from you to me limited under the imprint Forget Me Not Books.
Marks books have been longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and appeared in the Guardian top 100 titles.
Mark's illustrations are pen and ink with watercolour and all his drawings are created in his garden shed.