Have you heard of the Beasts? No, not many people have. That's because they are very rare. This is the tale of one such Beast, whose determination to overcome his loneliness leads him to undertake a daring and dangerous quest to find others like him . . .

A compelling, moving and humorous picture book about overcoming loneliness from an exciting new Irish talent.

About the Author
Chris Judge is an illustrator and painter based in Dublin. His work has appeared in advertising, newspapers, magazines and exhibitions around the world. His debut picture book, The Lonely Beast, won the Irish Children's Book Award in 2011.

Reviews
"Judge tells a familiar tale but illustrates it with uncommon style and verve." * New York Times *
"A beautifully illustrated and humorous picture book." * The judges of the Irish Children's Book Award *
"Magnificent. The enjoyable text is complemented beautifully by rich, vibrant, quirky illustrations. Chris Judge is definitely one to watch out for." * Children's Books Ireland *
"This wonderful story is complemented beautifully by rich, vibrant, quirky illustrations." * Sunday World, Ireland *
"It's the illustrations that really make this special . . . I'm looking forward to seeing more from Chris Judge in the future." * TheBookbag.co.uk *


Awards
Winner of Irish Children's Book of the Year (UK). Nominated for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2012 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781849392556
Author Chris Judge
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 208g
Dimensions(mm) 281mm * 241mm * 4mm