Description
When Melric, the king's magician, mysteriously loses his magic, he sets out on a quest to return it. But with the kingdom under attack, will Melric get his magic back in time to protect it?
A magical masterpiece from the creator of NOT NOW, BERNARD.
About the Author
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader's Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Reviews
"A wonderfully involving tale... (Children) will love the story of Melric, resplendent in his red and gold starry gown but suffering from magician's block." -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *
"Packed with detail... Another success for McKee!" * The School Librarian *
"David McKee is a genius." * The Times *
"A strong story with a very good moral" * Lovereading *
"A gem of a story. There's also a gentle underlying message about the value of being independent." * Armadillo Magazine *
Book Information
ISBN 9781849394390
Author David McKee
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 443g
Dimensions(mm) 287mm * 246mm * 8mm
A magical masterpiece from the creator of NOT NOW, BERNARD.
About the Author
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader's Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Reviews
"A wonderfully involving tale... (Children) will love the story of Melric, resplendent in his red and gold starry gown but suffering from magician's block." -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *
"Packed with detail... Another success for McKee!" * The School Librarian *
"David McKee is a genius." * The Times *
"A strong story with a very good moral" * Lovereading *
"A gem of a story. There's also a gentle underlying message about the value of being independent." * Armadillo Magazine *
Book Information
ISBN 9781849394390
Author David McKee
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 443g
Dimensions(mm) 287mm * 246mm * 8mm
