Description
The only ant with his own name, Douglas is born into the wonderful Antworld and dreams of one day joining the line to hunt out food. But his superiors have other plans for him: Douglas is to be a soldier. They tell him his job is all about parading, waving flags and wearing a uniform, but Douglas is about to discover that there is no glory in war. A humbling perspective on the First World War from master-storyteller Tony Ross. 'Uncompromisingly powerful' GUARDIAN 'Layered and shocking; to be read with the knowledge that a conversation on war will surely follow' KIRKUS 'the perfect way to address the idea of war with children' ASSOCIATION OF ILLUSTRATORS
About the Author
Tony Ross has been illustrating books for 50 years, and has been published all over the world. He is perhaps best known for his much-loved Little Princess series, which has been adapted for TV and is currently showing on Channel 5's Milkshake, and for his collaboration on David Walliams' best-selling children's books. Tony's books have been shortlisted for the The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (Slug Needs a Hug) and the Kate Greenaway (Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers), and Tadpole's Promise won the Silver Medal Smarties Prize. He was named as the best-selling illustrator in the UK for three years in a row, and he is the UK's libraries' most-borrowed illustrator. He lives in Macclesfield.
Reviews
"Uncompromisingly powerful" -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *
"Layered and shocking; to be read with the knowledge that a conversation on war will surely follow." * Kirkus Reviews *
""[A] slim book wielding disproportionate power"" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Times Literary Supplement *
"...you fall in love with Douglas straight away...I'd recommend An Anty-War Story as the perfect way to address the idea of war with children." * Association of Illustrators *
Book Information
ISBN 9781783447664
Author Tony Ross
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 259mm * 200mm * 4mm
About the Author
Tony Ross has been illustrating books for 50 years, and has been published all over the world. He is perhaps best known for his much-loved Little Princess series, which has been adapted for TV and is currently showing on Channel 5's Milkshake, and for his collaboration on David Walliams' best-selling children's books. Tony's books have been shortlisted for the The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (Slug Needs a Hug) and the Kate Greenaway (Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers), and Tadpole's Promise won the Silver Medal Smarties Prize. He was named as the best-selling illustrator in the UK for three years in a row, and he is the UK's libraries' most-borrowed illustrator. He lives in Macclesfield.
Reviews
"Uncompromisingly powerful" -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *
"Layered and shocking; to be read with the knowledge that a conversation on war will surely follow." * Kirkus Reviews *
""[A] slim book wielding disproportionate power"" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Times Literary Supplement *
"...you fall in love with Douglas straight away...I'd recommend An Anty-War Story as the perfect way to address the idea of war with children." * Association of Illustrators *
Book Information
ISBN 9781783447664
Author Tony Ross
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 259mm * 200mm * 4mm
