Rose's Dress of Dreams - Little Gems
Rose's Dress of Dreams - Little Gems
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Published:
6 April, 2018
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Description
Inspired by the life of Rose Bertin, Katherine Woodfine’s stunning Little Gem is written with an evocative sense of period furthered by fresh and beautiful full-colour illustrations by Kate Pankhurst.
Young Rose dreams of sewing beautiful dresses for the women of Paris. But when a chance encounter with royalty changes her life, Rose must draw on all her skills to create the most breathtaking dress of them all Based on the life of Rose Bertin, the woman credited with creating haute-couture, this is a story to inspire bold girls and boys everywhere.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781781127681 |
| ISBN10 | 1781127689 |
| Number Of Pages | 104 |
| Item Weight | 140 g |
| Product Dimensions | 126 x 168 x 10 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"[A] pink-clad paean to design and dressmaking as artistic rebellion" – The Guardian
"A beguiling, silky, beautiful tale" – BookTrust
"An evocative and inspiring story" – CBI
"Reads like a wonderful fairy tale" – LoveReading4Kids
"Very pretty … beautifully put together" – Books for Keeps
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Author's Bio
Katherine Woodfine is the bestselling author of several books for children, including the Sinclair’s Mysteries series and the Taylor and Rose Secret Agents series. Katherine has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Branford Boase Award, the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Carnegie Medal.
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Kate Pankhurst is the bestselling author and illustrator of Mariella Mystery Investigates and Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World. When not drawing, Kate runs workshops for children.