`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 Independent

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.
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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?
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781907860195
Publisert
2019-02-07
Utgiver
Vendor
FROM YOU TO ME
Høyde
290 mm
Bredde
206 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
28

Forfatter

Biographical note

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.