The Treasure Box
$16.19
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
30 January 2017
Summary
From picture-book creators Margaret Wild and Freya Blackwood comes this celebration of things that can’t be destroyed by bombs or fire. A haunting and beautiful tale of the power of words, the importance of stories and the resilience of the human spirit. For readers of any age.
As war rages, Peter and his father flee their home, taking with them a treasure box that holds something more precious than jewels. They journey through mud and rain and long cold nights, and soon their surviva…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143506904 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0143506900 |
| Author: | Margaret Wild |
| Publisher: | Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Random House Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 30 January 2017 |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Dimensions: | 268mm x 230mm x 6mm |
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About The Author
Margaret Wild
Margaret Wild (Author)
Margaret Wild is one of Australia’s most-loved picture book authors. She has written over forty books, many of which have appeared in foreign editions and have been highly acclaimed.
- Jenny Angel, illustrated by Anne Spudvilas (inspired by her brother’s death at the age of seven),
- Fox, illustrated by Ron Brooks
- The Very Best of Friends, illustrated by Julie Vivas
are all winners of the CBC Picture Book of the Year Award. Her most recent picture book with Penguin is The Treasure Box.
Margaret was born in Eshowe, a small town in South Africa. She now lives in Sydney.
Freya Blackwood (Illustrator)
Freya Blackwood is one of Australia’s most admired children’s illustrators today. Her stunning and iconic illustrations perfectly capture the warmth and complexity of growing up. While warm and classic, her style has a unique quality that renders her work instantly recognisable. The pathos of her characters is a joy to behold, and her work has deservedly captured international attention and a swag of awards and nominations.
These include:
- The prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal (2010), the UK’s most prestigious award for children’s illustration
- The CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award - Early Childhood (2007)
Her most recent books include:
- Maudie and Bear (2010)
- Harry and Hopper (2009)
- Her Mother’s Face (2009)
- Amy and Louis (2006)
The Treasure Box is Freya’s first book with Penguin Australia. Freya lives in Orange, NSW, with her daughter, Ivy.
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