Castles

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Castles
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Colin Thompson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 226,Width 296
ISBN/Barcode 9780099439424
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Full colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint Red Fox Picture Books
Publication Date 2 November 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

"A magical new picture book from the critically acclaimed author/illustrator Colin Thompson." "In this fantastical world there are castles in space, floating castles, castles in the sky and castles made of glass. Each one hides a royal family and there are all the usual mazes, puzzles tricks and messages waiting to be discovered. Colin Thompson's wonderfully detailed artwork reaches new heights of ingenuity and invention in this brilliant new book.

Author Biography

"Colin Thompson is the author/illustrator of several highly acclaimed picture books including The Paradise Garden, The Last Alchemist and Falling Angels. He lives in New South Wales, Australia."

Reviews

Unconstrainedly escapist. Thompson is a one-off, a wit, a virtuoso. His collection of imaginary "castles" is a surreal treat -- Kate Kellaway * Observer * It will afford hours of absorbing puzzlement in trying to decipher the wicked jokes hidden in the unbelievably detailed pictures -- Sonia Benster * The Bookseller * Colin Thompson has created illustrations that are truly extraordinary. So take a journey into your imagination and have a look at this castle celebration * Through the Looking Glass * One to produce when the batteries die and gizmos crash . . . Maddeningly taunting, this will give hours of quiet searching -- Mary Arrigan * The Sunday Tribune * Unbelieveably detailed pictures of imaginary castles will keep loyal reader entertained for hours * Sunday Express *