Swan Lake

Name: Swan Lake
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781743318454
Price: 32.99 NZD
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By Anne Spudvilas

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Summary

This book by Anne Spudvilas presents a stunningly illustrated retelling of the classic ballet tale. It follows the enchanted journey of a prince who falls in love with a swan princess who is trapped by an evil sorcerer's spell. With themes of love, magic, and transformation, the story captivates young readers through its enchanted landscapes and dramatic storytelling.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this enchanting adaptation if you are captivated by beautifully illustrated stories that bring classic ballet tales to life. With its stunning artwork and captivating storytelling, it offers a beautiful way to introduce children to the world of ballet and the timeless story of romance and magic.

Swan Lake

A magnificent visual retelling of the classic ballet story from a much-loved, award-winning illustrator.

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SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2018

'Anne Spudvilas is one of Australia's most talented visual artists. Her illustrations are full of emotion and beauty. Anne's Swan Lake is simply enchanting and sublime!' Li Cunxin, author of Mao's Last Dancer and Artistic Director, Queensland Ballet

The iconic ballet Swan Lake, the tragic love story of a princess transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer, has been revered for more than a century. In this atmospheric adaptation, Anne Spudvilas reimagines the classic tale of passion, betrayal and heartbreak in the dramatic riverscape of the Murray-Darling.

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The book enchants readers with its beautifully drawn illustrations, effectively capturing the emotions of the characters and the ambiance of the story through tender and expressive scenes. It is considered a splendid work by Anne Spudvilas, recommended for readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743318454

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 526g

Pages: 48

Collections

Anne Spudvilas Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Anne Spudvilas is a multi-award-winning illustrator of children's books and an established portrait painter and printmaker. Her first picture book, The Race by Christobel Mattingley, was awarded the Crichton Award for Illustration and was a CBCA Honour Book. Her bestselling books include The Peasant Prince by Li Cunxin, which won the NSW and Queensland Premiers' Awards in 2008, and Jenny Angel by Margaret Wild, which was CBCA Picture Book of the Year in 2000. Anne's move to the Murray River has inspired her latest book, an illustrated retelling of the classic ballet story Swan Lake. She lives in Wentworth, where the Murray and Darling rivers meet, surrounded by birds and river red gums.