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A sweeping and original picture book about a girl who chooses not to be afraid, a modern-day heroine in a story we feel in our bones like an ancient folktale. When a fearful beast arrives in the township, Cass finds her courage and is rewarded with...
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A sweeping and original picture book about a girl who chooses not to be afraid, a modern-day heroine in a story we feel in our bones like an ancient folktale.
When a fearful beast arrives in the township, Cass finds her courage and is rewarded with a wild and magical journey. The creature takes her on a thundering ride through a forested landscape, leaving the town and people far behind.
In the wilderness that is home to the beast, Cass finds adventure, ferocity, and gentleness. And the beast finds its name.
Atmospheric illustrations complement an original narrative voice in this collaboration between an author and illustrator from opposite sides of the world.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9798348030377
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 August 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Gecko Press
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jill Calder
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 229.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Claire Mabey is a children's writer with a background in publishing and multi-arts festivals. Author of two novels, she founded two literary festivals and writes about books for leading media. She lives in Wellington, New Zealand.
Jill Calder is an award-winning illustrator based in Scotland. She studied at Edinburgh and Glasgow art schools and lectured at Edinburgh College of Art. Her prizewinning children's book illustrations include a shortlisting for the World Illustration Awards.
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