Description
The brand-new novel from exciting new voice, Sam Gayton. About a very small girl, desperate to find her way home ...
About the Author
Sam Gayton lives in South London. In 2009 he completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University. His first book is The Snow Merchant. He loves American novels, Italian food and the English countryside. When he's not writing, he likes playing old board games, strumming his guitar and joining as many rock bands as possible (currently at seven).
Reviews
"Spirited and clever tribute to the original" -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
"Unlimited storytelling inventiveness . . . Swift himself would have approved." -- Robert Dunbar * Irish Times *
"Sam Gayton brings a lively cast - including a boy rescuer, a chatty parrot and a kind chocolate-shop owner - to the appealing scenario of a tiny person in a giant world." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *
"Lovely old-fashioned storytelling... this beautifully illustrated book will appeal widely" -- Louise Haines * Guardian *
"Exuberant and imaginative use of language, page-turningly exciting... A very covetable book." * Reading Zone *
Awards
Long-listed for UKLA Book Award (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781849397483
Author Sam Gayton
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 250g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 21mm