The Wolf's Secret

Name: The Wolf's Secret
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781408355305
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Myriam Dahman and Nicolas Digard

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Summary

The Wolf's Secret is a beautifully illustrated children's book about a wolf living in a mysterious forest. The wolf has a secret that is revealed gradually through a touching narrative, exploring themes of friendship, acceptance, and the beauty within. The enchanting artwork and heartfelt story make it a delightful read for young audiences.
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's book if you love beautifully illustrated stories about unexpected friendships and hidden secrets in nature. It weaves a touching narrative with a mysterious and magical atmosphere, perfect for sparking the imaginations of young readers.

The Wolf's Secret

A richly atmospheric contemporary fairy tale about friendship overcoming difference, illustrated by Greenaway Medal nominee Júlia Sardà

Description

Wolf is a hunter, feared by every creature. But he has a secret: in the middle of the forest lives a girl whose beautiful voice has entranced him . . .

The Wolf longs for friendship. But is he prepared to sacrifice his own true nature in order for his wish to come true?

A beautiful and lyrical contemporary fairy tale about difference, trust and the power of friendship to overcome any obstacle.

This sumptuous gift book is perfect for lovers of fairy tales and fables of all ages. It is gloriously illustrated by acclaimed artist and Greenaway Medal nominee, Julia Sarda.

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?

The Wolf's Secret by Myriam Dahman and Nicolas Digard is praised for its lyrical and dreamy narrative that explores themes of companionship amidst a lush, enchanting forest. The Guardian highlights the story's depth, while Armadillo Magazine commends its magical, fairy-tale elements. BookTrust particularly admires the beautiful illustrations, noting it as a stunning addition to the folk-tale genre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408355305

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Júlia Sardà Portabella

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Myriam Dahman Nicolas Digard

About the Author

Nicolas Digard (Author)

Born in Paris in 1980, Nicolas Digard began writing in 2006 as a scriptwriter for animated television series. He has written more than 60 episodes on series including Angelo Rules, The Jungle Bunch to the Rescue, Super 4 and Gawayn. He published his first historical novel Les Loups De Sherwood (The Sherwood Wolves), in 2014. He wrote the first seven books in the bestselling children's series Frigiel & Fluffy, and is the author of Slurp!, and Le Manchot Qui Avait Marre D'etre Pris Pour Un Pingouin. Nicolas is currently working on a new animated series and a historical series for television, and is writing his second historical novel. He is a strong advocate for authors' rights.

Myriam Dahman (Author)

Myriam Dahman was born and raised in Morocco and moved to France, aged 18, to study. Since then, she's lived in Barcelona, Shanghai, New York and the Caribbean. She now lives in Paris, where she works as a climate change expert while also writing children's books. She's published several children's books in France including Ma Maison a le Hoquet, Le Barbare en Collants Jaunes and Tout Pour Devenir une Sorciere.

Julia Sarda (Illustrator)

Julia Sarda is a freelance illustrator from Barcelona. She began her studies at the Fine Arts University of Barcelona, but then switched to a graphic arts course at an illustration school to focus more on her technique and to prepare herself for an illustration career. She worked as a colorist in a studio making editorial merchandise for Disney and Disney Pixar. Two years later she bravely set off on her own as a freelance illustrator. She began working on concept art for video games where she honed her own style and developed her vision. Now she works mostly in children's illustration and has had the pleasure of illustrating some of her favourite classics including Alice in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Her work can be viewed at:

@juliasardaportabella

www.juliasardaportabella.com