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Rose's Dress of Dreams
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Rose's Dress of Dreams
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Katherine Woodfine
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Illustrated by Kate Pankhurst
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| Series | Little Gems |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:104 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 126,Width 168 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781781127681
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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| Illustrations |
22 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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| Imprint |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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| Publication Date |
6 April 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Young Rose dreams of sewing beautiful dresses for the women of Paris. But when a chance encounter with royalty changes her life, Rose must draw on all her skills to create the most breathtaking dress of them all Based on the life of Rose Bertin, the woman credited with creating haute-couture, this is a story to inspire bold girls everywhere.
Author Biography
Katherine Woodfine is the author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow and sequels. She previously worked at Book Trust, ran the YA Literature Convention, and now hosts the children's book radio show Down the Rabbit Hole. She lives in London. Kate Pankhurst is the author and illustrator of Mariella Mystery Investigates and Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World. When not drawing, Kate runs workshops for children. She lives in Leeds with her dog Olive.
Reviews"[A] pink-clad paean to design and dressmaking as an artistic rebellion" -- The Guardian "A beguiling, silky, beautiful tale" -- BookTrust "An evocative and inspiring story" -- CBI "Reads like a wonderful fairy tale" -- LoveReading4Kids "Very pretty ... beautifully put together" -- Books for Keeps
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