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The Tunnel

By Anthony Browne
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In The Tunnel by Anthony Browne, a brother and sister with very different personalities discover a mysterious tunnel. As they enter, the siblings undergo a journey that tests and strengthens their bond, teaching them about courage and understanding. The story combines imaginative illustrations and a touching narrative to convey themes of sibling relationships.
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This imaginative children's book may captivate you with its tale of adventure, discovery, and sibling dynamics. The stunning artwork intertwines with the story, making it a delightful read for young ones who enjoy a mix of mystery and family themes.

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The Tunnel

Anthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations.

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Anthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations.

Once upon a time, there lived a brother and sister who were complete opposites and constantly fought and argued. One day, they discovered the tunnel. The boy goes through it at once, dismissing his sister's fears. When he doesn't return, his sister has to pluck up the courage to go through the tunnel too. She finds her brother in a mysterious forest where he has been turned to stone...

The Tunnel is a captivating tale that explores themes of bravery, sibling relationships, and transformation with stunning illustrations and a deeply engaging narrative.

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The Tunnel by Anthony Browne has been praised for its gentle illustrations and soothing storytelling, making it an ideal choice for young readers. The book's exploration of life themes resonates with audiences of all ages, offering both a comforting and thought-provoking experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406313291

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anthony Browne

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

Collections

Anthony Browne Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Anthony Browne is one of the most popular and stylistically distinctive children's book artists with a number of outstanding titles to his credit. Gorilla was the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award. Other titles include four books featuring Willy the lovable chimp: Willy the Wimp (9780744543636); Willy the Champ (9780744543568); Willy the Dreamer (9780744569643) and Willy's Pictures (9780744582406) as well as the picture books Into the Forest (9781844285594) and Silly Billy (9781406305760). In 2000, Anthony received the highest international honour for illustration, the Hans Christian Andersen Award, for his services to children's literature – the first British illustrator to win the prize since 1956.

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