ISBN-13:
9781847176769

Lost in a land of small people, Gulliver has to learn their ways and avoid starving! Then he lands in a country of giants. A beautifully illustrated and energetic retelling of one of the world's favourite stories.
Enjoy this modern retelling of a perennial favourite, with exciting new illustrations! Gulliver's Travels is a memorable classic that takes you into the amazing worlds travelled by Lemuel Gulliver. In Lilliput, he is a giant compared to the tiny people there, followed by the reverse in Brobdingnag, where Gulliver finds himself in a country of giants. Full of humour and adventure, these exciting stories have survived the centuries and are now retold and re-imagined with thrilling illustrations.
modern retelling, with exciting new illustrations, is a brilliant way of introducing children to the themes in this classic book ... the artwork of Lauren O'Neill is outstanding and deserving of awards ... this book would appeal to all ages: while aimed at younger people and seen initially as a picture book, I would also want it in my stock for A-level pupils who study Politics and English -- School Librarian Magazine who doesn't love the centuries-old tale which has captured book-lovers' hearts for many generations, the world over? ... what truly makes this edition stand out from its predecessors is the discovery of a new illustration talent in Dublin-based Lauren O'Neill. Her incredible artwork is so gloriously vivid in colour, her page design so exquisitely staged and her characters so full of wit and personality they practically leap from the page. And each element combines meticulously to breathe new life into Swift's epic tale and magical storytelling. The book cover itself is a master class in great design, from the debossed hand-lettering to the limited colour palette and period details. Each element has been considered by O'Neill and is an ingenious summation of the tale, perfectly illustrating the dichotomy of the protagonist's story ... a commendabl


There are no reviews for this book yet.

Be the first to write one.

Reviews

Children's / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction; Children's Fiction; (C) 7-9 years; (3) Fiction; (M) P