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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Timothee de Fombelle
'De Fombelle writes minimally for maximum effect ... packs a punch.' - The Times
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In prose as magical and intricate as the tale it tells, de Fombelle delivers an unforgettable story of a first love that defines a lifetime. Ardizzone and Gordon translate the…
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Raised by a strange nanny in Sicily, Vango grows up with one friend, a priest Zefiro, who lives in a monastery hidden from sight. On reaching adulthood, Vango decides to…
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"For bibliophiles, browsers, or the just plain curious--this witty and wonderful collection of insightful observations is a joyful celebration of readers of every kind!"--
A beautifully written Christmas tale, brimming with humanity and hope, by best-loved author, Timothee de Fombelle.
On a quiet Christmas night, a swallow takes flight from Africa, searching for something…
In a world between wars, a young man on the cusp of taking priestly vows is suddenly made a fugitive. Fleeing accusations of murder, as well as more sinister forces…
Rich in mysteries, enlivened by surprises, and suffused with suspense. It is so beautifully wrought, it reminds us why we love to read, and there can be no higher praise…
This story previously appeared, in slightly different form, in The great war (Candlewick Press, 2015) –Page facing title page.
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In this incredibly moving and powerful story about climate change by one of France’s greatest writers for children, the world is run by !ndustry and the only thing that matters…
An awards-laden adventure of heroism, friendship and survival - with a powerful ecological message - set in a captivating miniature world.
The second and final part of the thrilling adventure of heroism and friendship in an unforgettable miniature world.
FROM THE BESTSELLING WINNER OF THE PRIX SORCIERES
From Europe to Africa to the Caribbean, this first installment in the Alma trilogy tells a gripping story of hope, perseverance, and…
Isolated from the rest of the world, thirteen-year-old Alma lives with her family in a lush African valley. She spends her days exploring their blissful homeland. But everything changes when…
