Jemmy Button
Published on 1. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-84877-615-9 (ISBN)
Description
Inspired by the life of Jemmy Button - a native of Tierra del Fuego who was
brought to England in the mid-1800s to be 'educated' and 'civilised' by Captain
Robert FitzRoy - this book illustrates Jemmy's bizarre encounters and his return
back home. Collaborating across continents, without a common language, Valerio's
precision and Jennifer's primitive style have resulted in a story unlike any other.
brought to England in the mid-1800s to be 'educated' and 'civilised' by Captain
Robert FitzRoy - this book illustrates Jemmy's bizarre encounters and his return
back home. Collaborating across continents, without a common language, Valerio's
precision and Jennifer's primitive style have resulted in a story unlike any other.
Reviews / Votes
"a beautifully captured, compelling read". * The Bookseller * 'The ultimate home-away-home story, beautifully rendered.' * Kirkus * 'intensely creative and beautifully conceived paintings...' * Publishers Weekly * 'the story is told in an ingenuous style that is powerfully enhanced by the impressionistic art, replete with obscured adult figures and a melancholy tone. An unusualread-aloud is also a complex, unique offering for independent readers.' * Booklish * "A singular, stunning, book." * Armadillo Magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 299 mm
Width: 202 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
294 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84877-615-9 (9781848776159)
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Persons
Alix Barzelay has an MFA from Sarah Lawrence and teaches children creative
writing. This is her first children's book.
Jennifer Uman is a self-taught painter and illustrator. Her works have been in the New
York Times and in publications throughout the world. This is her first book.
Valerio Vidali is an Italian illustrator. His work has received notable recognition in
competitions and exhibitions around the world.
writing. This is her first children's book.
Jennifer Uman is a self-taught painter and illustrator. Her works have been in the New
York Times and in publications throughout the world. This is her first book.
Valerio Vidali is an Italian illustrator. His work has received notable recognition in
competitions and exhibitions around the world.