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Diamonds
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Diamonds
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Armin Greder
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:36 | Dimensions(mm): Height 204,Width 294 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781760877040
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Audience | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Allen & Unwin
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Imprint |
Allen & Unwin Children's Books
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Publication Date |
4 August 2020 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Mama, if I was to dig a hole in our garden, would I find a diamond? No, darling, there are no diamonds here. Where are diamonds, then? Oh, in other countries. In Africa for example ... A powerful parable that explores how the desire for endless riches perpetuates chains of inequality and corruption.
Author Biography
Armin Greder was born in Switzerland. In 1971 he migrated to Australia where he worked as a graphic designer and later taught design and illustration at a tertiary art institution. Books he has illustrated include 2016 CBCA Picture Book of the Year, Flight, with Nadia Wheatley, and The Great Bear, An Ordinary Day and I Am Thomas, all written by Libby Gleeson. Books he has authored and illustrated include The Mediterranean, The Island, The City and Australia to Z. His work, in which charcoal is prominent, reflects his European background. He is the recipient of a number of international recognitions such as the Bologna Ragazzi Award and has been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Prize. He now lives in Lima, Peru, together with his companion Victoria.
Reviews'Definitely a book to engage with students and with your own mind on issues today and stop our complacency in our Western world.' - Book Monitor (UK)
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