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OverviewBound to serve a cruel master, Nant's curiosity never fails to get her into trouble. Her dreams of a life beyond her marshland home intensify each autumn when the silver eels return, along with her questions. Where do they come from? And where do they go? The last in a series of six illustrated folk tales for children which explore the supernatural world, inspired by ancient folk tales and a love of nature. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine. Books in the Shadows & Light series: . 9781913733476 The White Hare . 9781910862476 Mother Cary's Butter Knife . 9781913733483 The Selkie's Mate . 9781910862506 Elias Martin . 9781910862513 Bee Boy and the Moonflowers . 9781910862520 The Eel Question AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Nicola Davies is an award-winning author, whose many books for children include The Promise (Green Earth Book Award 2015, Greenaway Shortlist 2015), Tiny (AAAS Subaru Prize 2015), and A First Book of Nature. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats and then worked for the BBC Natural History Unit. Her other titles from Graffeg include Perfect and The Pond, nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Awards for 2017 and 2018 respectively. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicola Davies , Beth HollandPublisher: Graffeg Limited Imprint: Graffeg Limited Volume: 6 Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 20.00cm ISBN: 9781910862520ISBN 10: 1910862525 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 10 October 2018 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , General/trade , Children / Juvenile , Preschool (0-5) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsA well-written, thought-provoking tale for older and reluctant readers who enjoy a touch of the supernatural. --School Library Journal on Elias Martin Unusual and beautifully illustrated . . . Ideal for fans of dark folktales and fairy tales. --School Library Journal on The White Hare and Mother Cary's Butter Knife Unusual and beautifully illustrated . . . Ideal for fans of dark folktales and fairy tales. --School Library Journal on The White Hare and Mother Cary's Butter Knife A well-written, thought-provoking tale for older and reluctant readers who enjoy a touch of the supernatural. --School Library Journal on Elias Martin Author InformationNicola Davies is an award-winning author whose many books for children include Animal Surprises, Into the Blue, and The Word Bird. Her book The Promise was declared one of the best picture books of the year by the New York Times. Beth Holland is one of a number of recent graduates hand-picked by Nicola Davies to produce artwork for the Shadows and Light series. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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