The Patient Stone
A Persian Love Story
Published on 1. August 2001
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-84148-084-8 (ISBN)
Description
When Fatima hears this terrifying prophecy at the village well, she and her parents decide to leave home in search of a safe haven. However, as night falls their adventure takes a strange and magical turn. Fatima departs from her parents' company and enters a new world, in which she must show supreme patience and courage if she is to find her one true love.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
433 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84148-084-8 (9781841480848)
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Margaret Olivia Wolfson's previous publications include the award-winning Marriage of the Rain Goddess (Barefoot Books 1996). A solo theatre artist, she re-creates and performs mythic stories from around the world, and has appeared in such venues as the Kennedy Centre, the Sydney Opera House, and the United Nations. She also finds time to conduct creative writing and drama workshops. Juan Caneba Clavero was born and still lives in Salamanca, Spain. Having studied art in his native town, he is now a full-time illustrator whose work can be seen in a variety of Spanish titles. He also illustrates for regional newspapers.