Women of the Bible

Paperback

Main Details

Title Women of the Bible
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Margaret McAllister
Illustrated by Alida Massari
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 215
ISBN/Barcode 9780745976051
ClassificationsDewey:220.9505
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Edition New edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Lion Hudson Plc
Imprint Lion Children's Books
Publication Date 15 May 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Age range 7 to 9 An elegantly illustrated collection of ten favourite Bible stories with an interesting twist. Margaret McAllister imaginatively retells these tales from the point of view of the women involved: Noah's wife, Miriam, Ruth, Mary mother of Jesus, Pilate's wife, Mary Magdalene are among some of the women who put their side of the story forward.

Author Biography

Margaret McAllister is an experienced author for children, first published in 1997. She has written a number of books for leading publishers, and has been shortlisted for the Ottakar's Children's Book Prize. She specialises in historical fiction. Alida Massari is an award winning artist who studied Illustration at the European Institute of Design in Rome. She finds inspiration from ancient art and architecture. She describes her work as modern with an ancient atmosphere.