'And even though she only saw it in her dreams, she felt sure it was real.' From her cellar bedroom, Clementine dreams of a magic place. And she's determined to find it one day. But first she must escape from her wicked aunt and uncle and from the Great Black City. With the help of her best friend, Gilbert, a very clever cat, she sets off on an epic journey that just might make her dreams come true. A thrilling, moving and funny adventure about looking for the most magical place of all. HOME.
Chris Wormell is one of Britain's most celebrated author-illustrators and print makers. Known for his instantly recognisable style, Chris is the acclaimed illustrator of the iconic covers for Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth and the award-winning H is for Hawk, as well as the creator of a host of picture books, including the bestselling George and the Dragon and One Smart Fish. He has won a number of literary awards including the Bologna Ragazza Prize, a Nestle Smarties Award and a Booktrust Early Years Award. His artwork has also featured in advertising campaigns for Jaguar, Marks and Spencer, The Natural History Museum, the Royal Opera House and Adnams beer amongst others.
Title: The Magic Place
Author: Wormell, Chris
ISBN: 9781788450157
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Publisher: David Fickling Books
Publication Date: 2019-08-22
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Weight: 0.4801 kg
'Outstanding' A Sunday Times Book of the Year ----- 'Beautiful' The Guardian ----- 'Perfect for reading aloud' Books for Keeps ----- 'Brimming with detail and dazzling perspective' Chris Mould ----- 'An extraordinary piece of work' David Tazzyman ----- Editor's Choice in The Bookseller