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The Naming of Tishkin Silk

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The Naming of Tishkin Silk by Glenda Millard follows Griffin Silk, a sensitive young boy who longs to uncover the secrets of his enigmatic family. The story unfolds as Griffin, amidst personal challenges, befriends Layla, a girl with a penchant for storytelling. Together, they explore themes of friendship, identity, and belonging.
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The Naming of Tishkin Silk

Griffin Silk is an uncommon sort of boy, from an uncommon sort of family. The warm, loving home he shares with his father, grandmother and five big sisters (The Rainbow Girls) is marked by the aching absence of his mother and baby sister. Where have they gone and will they be coming home again? Ages 7-10 years. Australian author.

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A heart-warming, tender junior novel about family, love, loss, and home by the author of the wonderful When the Angels Came.

Griffin has a secret in his heart that nobody else knows - until he meets Layla. Griffin Silk is an uncommon sort of boy, from an uncommon sort of family, and when he meets Layla, a princess with a daisy-chain crown, he knows he's found a friend. So Griffin shares his inner thoughts with Layla and together they find a way to deal with his secret.

Just like the mythical beast whose name he bears, Griffin has uncommon courage and the heart of a lion. But it will take a friend like Layla to help him find the answers to his biggest questions.

This unique and tender novel is the first book in Glenda Millard's award-winning Kingdom of Silk series, and will touch the heart of every reader.

Series: The Kingdom of Silk

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The Naming of Tishkin Silk by Glenda Millard is warmly received by readers for its poetic prose and gentle handling of complex themes such as loss and belonging. Reviewers praise the emotional depth and the tender portrayal of the protagonist, which resonates well with both children and adults. It's often noted for its beautifully crafted language and illustrations, making it a cherished read in the children's literature category.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733313141

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Caroline Magerl

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 122g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Glenda Millard is a writer of great talent who has the ability to write across all genres and age groups - from picture books to junior fiction to YA novels. Her first novel about the Silk family, The Naming of Tishkin Silk, was published in 2003 by ABC Books. It was shortlisted in the CBC Book of the Year Awards and for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. She has also had numerous picture books and children's novels published, including, most recently, Duck, Apple, Egg, illustrated by Martina Heiduczek. Caroline Magerl is an award-winning and internationally distinguished illustrator, cartoonist and painter, who is now recognised as a unique and arresting presence. Her work spans from dark, enigmatic oil paintings, through incisive cartoons, to lively children's book illustrations. It has been exhibited in a variety of galleries and art fairs and celebrated in numerous publications.

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