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Godfather Death

By Sally Nicholls
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Godfather Death by Sally Nicholls is a contemporary retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. It explores themes of mortality and morality through the story of a poor man who chooses Death to be the godfather of his thirteenth child. This decision leads to unexpected adventures and challenges that touch upon the value of life and the inevitability of death, all wrapped in a narrative suitable for children.
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Godfather Death

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A soul-stirring reimagined Grimm tale by award-winning author Sally Nicholls and hauntingly illustrated by Júlia Sardà, which will spellbind and thrill readers of all ages.

Nominated for a 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration!

When a poor fisherman chooses Death to be godfather to his son, he’s sure he’s made a good choice – for surely there’s no man more honest than Death? At the christening, Death gives the fisherman a gift that seems at first to be the key to the family’s fortune, but when greed overcomes the fisherman, he learns that nobody can truly cheat Death...

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Godfather Death by Sally Nicholls receives high praise for its gothic and wonderfully macabre retelling of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, enriched by Júlia Sardà's atmospheric illustrations. The book is noted for being both thought-provoking and visually striking, making it a standout choice for young readers aged five and above. Reviewers commend the work as both a gripping and elegantly illustrated adaptation, highlighting its appeal and insight for contemporary audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839131417

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Júlia Sardà

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 345g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grief & Loss Sally Nicholls Young Adult

About the Author

Sally Nicholls (Author) Sally Nicholls grew up in Stockton-on-Tees, and after school, travelled the world, working for a period at a Red Cross hospital in Japan. Sally's first novel, Ways to Live Forever, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and she has been shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Costa Children's Book Award, and the Carnegie Medal, twice. She lives in Liverpool with her husband and two sons.Júlia Sardà (Illustrator) Júlia Sardà is an illustrator from Barcelona. After her studies, Júlia started working as colorist in a studio which made the editorial merchandising for Disney/Pixar and then moved on to freelancing two years later. Now focusing on children’s illustration, Júlia has had the chance to illustrate some incredible debut fiction and everlasting classics.

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