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The Tin Forest

By Helen Ward
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The Tin Forest by Helen Ward is a whimsical and inspiring children's story about a man who lives in a desolate area filled with discarded metal and dreams of a lush, green forest. Through hard work and creativity, he transforms the barren wasteland into a vibrant and thriving forest, filled with life and hope. The tale beautifully illustrates themes of perseverance and imagination.
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You might enjoy this enchanting story if you find beauty in imaginative escapes and transformations. It's perfect for those who appreciate themes of loneliness turning into a colourful, vibrant life, as well as for young readers who love stories that connect dreams with tangible changes. The book uses stunning illustrations to complement its heartwarming narrative, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike.

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The Tin Forest

There was once a wide, windswept place, near nowhere and close to forgotten that was filled with all the things that no one wanted.

There was once a wide, windswept place, near nowhere and close to forgotten that was filled with all the things that no one wanted.

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Helen Ward's tale of The Tin Forest follows an old man who tidies the rubbish in a junkyard and dreams of a better place.

With faith, ingenuity, and hard work, he transforms it into a wonderland in this poetic modern fable.

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The Tin Forest is celebrated for its enchanting storytelling and exquisite illustrations, which captivate young audiences. Critics often praise the book for its imaginative narrative that inspires hope and creativity. It’s frequently lauded as a tale that beautifully illustrates themes of loneliness, renewal, and the transformative power of nature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848776678

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Wayne Anderson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Helen Ward

About the Author

Helen Ward (Author)
Helen Ward trained as an illustrator at Brighton School of Art, under the direction of well-known children's illustrators such as Raymond Briggs, Justin Todd, Chris McEwan and John Vernon Lord. In 1985, her final year at Brighton, Helen was awarded the first Walker Prize for Children's Illustration.

Awards for Helen's work include The National Art Library Awards 1998 and 2001 for The Hare and the Tortoise and her version of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows in the Templar Classic series, and The National Art Library Award for The Tin Forest. She was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award in 2003 for The Cockerel and the Fox. This book also won the award in the children's trade category at the British Book Design and Production Awards presented in November 2003.

Helen Ward lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Wayne Anderson (Illustrator)
Wayne Andersen has been illustrating in his colour pencil style for over 40 years and is renowned for his playful imagination and fantastic imagery. His titles for Templar include contributing illustrations to the worldwide best-seller Dragonology.

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