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Fog Island
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A timeless story about a brother and a sister whose boat drifts onto a doomed and mysterious island
Fog Island tells the story of Finn and Cara, a brother and sister whose boat drifts away to a mysterious island.
"Stay clear of Fog Island!" their father warned them. "It's a doomed and evil place." One day, a thick fog rolls in, and their boat is swept away by currents. In the distance, Fog Island looms over them. No one has ever returned from this island, but they discover things are not quite as they expect.
On publication, this tale of fear of the unknown was voted one of the best illustrated children's books of the year by the New York Times and one of the best children's picture books of the year by Publisher's Weekly.
Ages 6–9
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Tomi Ungerer's children's book Fog Island is celebrated for its whimsical and imaginative storytelling, often highlighted as marvellous and unconventional. The author's style is noted for both its originality and its respectful approach to young readers, avoiding condescension while offering engaging narratives. Maurice Sendak and others have praised Ungerer for his unique artistry and impactful use of language in children's literature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780714865355
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 April 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 228.0mm
Height: 307.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Tomi Ungerer, born in Strasbourg in 1931, landed in New York in 1956 with $60 in his pocket and with a suitcase full of drawings. Overnight he became a star as a caricaturist, illustrator and children's book author and published more than 80 books in ten years. As a graphic artist he created advertising campaigns for Willy Brandt and The New York Times. In 1998, Tomi Ungerer was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration and has become an internationally renowned artist. He now divides his time between Strasbourg and Ireland.
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