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The Princess Who Had No Kingdom
The Princess Who Had No Kingdom
paperback
Published:
2 September, 2010
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Description
Prizes
Long-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2010.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781846167997 |
| ISBN10 | 184616799X |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 221 g |
| Product Dimensions | 246 x 4 x 270 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Orchard |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
[Told with] skill and aplomb ... The story runs through al the usual tropes of royal balls and scheming mothers but gives them a modern twist * Financial Times *
Such outstanding substance with prettiness is rare * The Sunday Times *
A real find ... a wise and witty modern fairytale * The Bookseller *
fresh and original * The Bookbag *
There is plenty in this story to raise a giggle ... a charming modern-day fairytale and a truly satisfying story * Child Education *
Both story and pictures exude good-humoured charm * School Librarian *
This witty modern fairy tale ... is brought magically to life through Sarah Gibb's exquisite art * Maternity & Infant *
An unusual modern-day fairy tale to be treasured * Bournemouth Daily Echo *
Both story and pictures exude good-humoured charm. * School Librarian *
An ideal book to read together with children. Sarah Gibb's illustrations suit the tone of the book perfectly. * Bookbag *
..skill and aplomb of Ursula Jones and Sarah Gibb. * Financial Times *
Such outstanding prettiness with substance is rare. * Times *
Gibb's exquisite illustrations.. create a magical, fairytale atmosphere. * Child Education *
Will be adored. * Maternity & Infant *
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Ursula Jones is the author of The Witch`s Children, and The Witch`s Children and the Queen, winner of the 2003 Smarties Prize; both titles are illustrated by Russell Ayto. Ursula trained as an actress, and lives in France and London. Sarah Gibb is the original illustrator of the Tiara Club, and also the illustrator of numerous well-known works of fiction, including the bestsellng The Nanny Diaries. She also illustrates for greeting cards and packaging clients including Crabtree & Evelyn and Harrods. She has a degree in Graphic Design from Central St Martin's College of Art and Design and an MA in Sequential Design and Illustration form the University of Brighton. Sarah lives in London with her husband and baby son.