The Wild Swans - Rilegato

Hans Christian Andersen; Naomi Lewis

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ISBN 10: 1841481181 ISBN 13: 9781841481180

Casa editrice: Barefoot Books Ltd, 2004

Riassunto

In this beautifully illustrated edition of the classic Hans Andersen fairy tale, The Wild Swans, translator Naomi Lewis tells the beautiful and soulful story of a young girl and her journey to find her lost brothers. Upon discovering that they have been transformed into swans, she sets off on a difficult journey, enduring many hardships on her quest to return them to their human form.

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Recensione:

'Rediscover the classic tale of a girl searching for her lost brothers in this beautifully illustrated edition.' --Prima

L'autore:

Naomi Lewis is a distinguished writer, critic, poet and an authority on children's literature in the UK. She is a particular expert on the writing of Hans Christian Andersen and has translated much of his work. She has written introductory pieces to numerous editions of children's classics - and in translation has given new life to familiar texts from such sources as the Arabian Nights and the Brothers Grimm. She has received the British Eleanor Farjeon Award for notable services to children's literature and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Naomi Lewis lives in London. Yvonne Gilbert studied at Newcastle College and Liverpool College of Art, and graduated with a diploma in art and design. She worked as a lecturer for five years before becoming a professional illustrator in 1978. Yvonne has won international acclaim for her expressive artwork and has exhibited in galleries all over the world. She lives in Newcastle, England with her partner Danny, her son Thomas and their pets.

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• Editore: Barefoot Books Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1841481181
• ISBN 13: 9781841481180
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 48
• Disegnatore: Yvonne Gilbert