Magrit

Name: Magrit
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781760650896
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By Lee Battersby

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Summary

Magrit by Lee Battersby is a poignant and imaginative children's book that follows a young girl named Magrit, who lives in a cemetery. Her best friend, a skeleton named Master Puppet, is created from bones in the graveyard. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and the passage of time as Magrit and Master Puppet navigate their unique world.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by tales of friendship and imagination, set against a backdrop of mystery and a surreal, gothic vibe. It's perfect for young readers captivated by stories that blend the whimsical with the slightly eerie, offering a journey of discovery and heart.

Description

An award-winning, evocative book for younger readers by Lee Battersby and Amy Daoud.

Magrit lives in an abandoned cemetery. She is as forgotten as the tiny graveyard that surrounds her. One night a passing stork drops a strange bundle into the graveyard. Master Puppet, her friend and advisor, tells her it is an awful, ugly, terrible thing and that she should get rid of it. But Magrit has other ideas …

This wonderfully strange yet poignant story of accepting the truth about oneself is perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, and David Almond.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Magrit by Lee Battersby is praised for its enchanting and evocative storytelling, reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's works. The book's compelling supernatural narrative is complemented by Amy Daoud's captivating illustrations, making it especially appealing for young readers who enjoy a twist in their stories. It's a highly recommended read for children, particularly those in Years 5 and 6.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760650896

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

Illustrated by Amy Daoud

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 162g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lee Battersby

About the Author

Lee Battersby is the author of several adult novels and over 70 short stories, published in Australia, the US and Europe. His work has been praised for its consistent attention to voice and narrative muscle, and has resulted in a number of awards, including the Aurealis, Australia Shadows and Australia SF “Ditmar” gongs. Lee lives in Mandurah, Western Australia, with his wife, writer Lyn Battersby and an increasingly weird mob of kids. He’s been a stand-up comic, tennis coach, cartoonist, poet, and tax officer in previous times, and he currently works as Arts Officer for a local council, where he gets to play with artists all day. Magrit is his first novel with Walker Books Australia.

Amy Daoud is a freelance book designer based in Sydney. Her publishing career began in 2011 when she joined Walker Books Australia where she spent six and a half years creating covers and internal design for children’s illustrated books, junior fiction and young adult titles. In 2016, Amy was shortlisted for the Young Designer of the Year at the Australian Book Design Awards. Magrit is her first book.