Celandine
The Touchstone Trilogy
- Paperback
496 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2014
Summary
The second in the enthralling trilogy about the Various, a fiercely independent and individual tribe of people whose livelihood takes on a truly wondrous life of its own.
Set seventy years before The Various, the second book in the trilogy follows the adventures of young Celandine at the onset of the First World War. Having run away from her detested boarding school, Celandine is too afraid to go home in case she is sent back. As she seeks shelter in the Wild Wood near her ho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552572972 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0552572977 |
| Author: | Steve Augarde |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Corgi Childrens |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2014 |
| Weight: | 341g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 30mm |
| Series: | The Various |
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Critics Review
Quality fantasy writing with a fine feel for the past
Quality fantasy writing with a fine feel for the past * Publishing News *
Beautifully crafted, this book is sure to capture the imagination of readers * Through the Looking Glass *
Enchanting fantasy, and very touching * Oxford Times *
The narrative pace never falters, the writer so confident and respectful of his creation that the reader is drawn gladly into the enchantment… . For all that adults might find to admire in it, it is nevertheless a big, generous children’s book * Guardian *
About The Author
Steve Augarde
Steve Augarde was born in Birmingham, but spent most of his life in the West Country, working as an illustrator, paper-engineer, and semi-pro jazz musician. He has written and illustrated over 70 picture-books for younger children, and has produced the paper-engineering for many pop-up books, including those by other artists - as well as providing the artwork and music for two animated BBC television series. Steve is married with two daughters and lives in Yorkshire.
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