His books include Shrek!, on which the films of the same name are based, Abel's Island and Domninic, both published by Pushkin Children's. His work started appearing in the New Yorker in 1930, and he continued to draw cartoons and illustrations for them for the next seven decades. William Steig (1907-2003) was an American author and illustrator of award-winning books for children. But does he have what it takes to confess? Can he clear the poor goose's name and restore harmony to a kingdom? While Gawain languishes in self-imposed exile, the real thief realises that he has done an awful wrong. Much as Gawain protests, much as he professes his innocence, it is not to be: he is found guilty. As only Gawain and King Basil have the keys, and the king is beyond reproach, all eyes turn to the miserable goose. He loves King Basil very much, and while he does sometimes long for his pond and his prize cabbages, he carries out his duties as Chief guard of the Royal treasury with utmost diligence.īut then, one day, the treasure starts to disappear. The charming story of a loyal and wrongly-accused goose, with delightful illustrations by the author Shortlisted for the 2013 Carnegie Award, The Weight of Water Shortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Award, Apple and Rain Winner of the 2016 CBI Book of the Year, One Winner of the 2016 Bookseller's prize for YA fiction, One Shortlisted for the CBI Book of the Year Award, When Mr. Shortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Award, When Mr. This illuminating story told in dual points of view through vibrant verse will stay with readers long after they've finished. But will they be able to save each other, let alone themselves? When Nicu and Jess meet, what starts out as friendship slowly blossoms into romance as the two bond over their painful pasts and their hope and dreams of a better future. Meanwhile, Jess's home life is overshadowed by violence. Nicu has emigrated from Romania and is struggling to find his place in his new home. Award-winning authors Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan tell a thought-provoking dual-narrated tale about two troubled teens, one immigrating to a new home and the other facing domestic violence, whose paths cross in the unlikeliest of places. Summary A poetic, gifty offering that combines first love, friendship, and persistant courage in this lyrical immigration story told in verse. We Come Apart Sarah Crossan, Brian Conaghan Sorry, the publisher does not allow users to read this book from the country from which you are connecting.
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