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Overview"A stunning, dramatic version of the classic film, King Kong. ""It was Beauty that killed the Beast"" King Kong is a giant gorilla, a massive monster of an ape who lives on a remote island. The mighty beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to have her he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilisation and put on show, but when he sees Ann he breaks his heavy chains and begins to wreak havoc on the streets of New York . . . The enthralling story of King Kong involves battles with dinosaurs, daring rescues and incredible escapes - endless thrills lead up to one of the most famous climaxes of all time!" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anthony BrownePublisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK Imprint: Picture Corgi Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 22.70cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 29.50cm Weight: 0.463kg ISBN: 9780552553841ISBN 10: 0552553840 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 03 November 2005 Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsWonderful * Sunday Telegraph * Browne creates an understanding for the creature's emotions. Without spectacular cinematic effects, the themes of the story are much more apparent * TES * A stunningly illustrated picture book that is just right for secondary school ages . . . With wit and verve in the artwork this is a winner * The School Librarian * Wonderful Sunday Telegraph 20051127 Browne creates an understanding for the creature's emotions. Without spectacular cinematic effects, the themes of the story are much more apparent TES 20060113 A stunningly illustrated picture book that is just right for secondary school ages ... With wit and verve in the artwork this is a winner The School Librarian Author InformationAnthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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