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The Naming of Tishkin Silk
Series: The Kingdom of Silk
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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
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...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Layla, Queen of Hearts
A follow-up to the award-winning The Naming of Tishkin Silk, this is a gentle, moving novel about friendship, old age, loss, and the power of love. A friend like Layla comes along once in a lifetime, and Griffin Silk knows this with all his heart. Griffin's daddy used to say that Layla had been sent to comfort them after Tishkin...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Perry Angel's Suitcase
The third instalment in the award-winning Kingdom of Silk series, Perry Angel's Suitcase, has taken Perry Angel almost seven years to find the place where he belongs. He arrives at the Kingdom of Silk one day on the ten-thirty express, carrying only a small and shabby suitcase embossed with five golden letters. What do those letters mean? And why won't...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Nell's Festival of Crisp Winter Glories
The final book in the highly acclaimed, multi-award-winning Kingdom of Silk series is a heart-warming story about the power of love and family. Ages: 7+ Two of Perry Angel's favourite people are Grandma Nell and his good friend Jenkins. One night, while listening to Nell play the beautiful "Tennessee Waltz," Perry thinks of the perfect way to bring his two...PaperbackSold Out
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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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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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