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Grey Island, Red Boat

Series: Little Gems
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Grey Island, Red Boat follows the adventure of a young boy who discovers a boat on a mysterious island cloaked in endless grey. As he ventures across the sea, he uncovers colourful secrets and learns the power of courage and imagination. This enchanting children's tale is filled with whimsy and the joy of exploration.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Grey Island, Red Boat

A jewel of a book illustrated throughout in silhouette and colour by award-winning Ian Beck (Tom Trueheart). Pictures and words weave together to create a hymn to colour, light and life. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A jewel of a book illustrated throughout in silhouette and colour by award-winning Ian Beck (Tom Trueheart). Pictures and words weave together to create a hymn to colour, light, and life. High-quality cream paper and a special easy-to-read font ensure a smooth read for all.

Everything on the Island of Ashes is grey, from the weather to the castle, the grass, and the flowers. But then the red boat arrives, and with it, a young man who believes he is cursedβ€”everything he touches turns to colour. Princess Opal and the people of the island are enchanted, but the King is suspicious and imprisons Wendell. Opal must find a way to escape to a life filled with love and colour. High-quality cream paper and a special easy-to-read font ensure a smooth read for all.

Series: Little Gems

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781125212

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Ian Beck studied illustration at Brighton College of Art, where his teachers included Raymond Briggs. Although he is a much-loved children's book author and illustrator, one of his most famous pictures is the cover of Sir Elton John's iconic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album! Ian lives in Twickenham and writes and draws in a garden shed with his dog Gracie beside him.

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