Frostheart: Frostheart
Autor Jamie Littleren Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 oct 2019 – vârsta până la 12 ani
Set off on a magical and hilarious adventure on the Frostheart!
Bursting with brilliant characters, heart-stopping adventure and tons of laughs, this magical tale is perfect for fans ofNevermoor,FrozenandHow to Train Your Dragon!
Way out in the furthest part of the known world, a tiny stronghold exists all on its own, cut off from the rest of human-kin by monsters that lurk beneath the Snow Sea.
There, a boy called Ash waits for the return of his parents, singing a forbidden lullaby to remind him of them... and doing his best to avoid his very, VERY grumpy yeti guardian, Tobu.
But life is about to get a whole lot more crazy-adventurous for Ash.
When a brave rescue attempt reveals he has amazing magical powers, he's whisked aboard theFrostheart, a sleigh packed full of daring explorers who could use his help. But can they help him find his family . . . ?
'A feast for the eyes and the imagination!'Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author ofAmelia Fang
'A rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters, all enhanced by Littler's wonderfully detailed black and white line drawings . . . expect big things.'The Bookseller
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780241355220
ISBN-10: 0241355222
Pagini: 448
Ilustrații: Black and white, heavily illustrated throughout
Dimensiuni: 129 x 198 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.36 kg
Editura: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Colecția Puffin
Seria Frostheart
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0241355222
Pagini: 448
Ilustrații: Black and white, heavily illustrated throughout
Dimensiuni: 129 x 198 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.36 kg
Editura: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Colecția Puffin
Seria Frostheart
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Notă biografică
Jamie
is
an
author-illustrator
whose
varied
illustration
work
includes
the
bestselling
Hamish
and
the
Worldstoppers
series
and
Wilf
the
Might
Worrier.Frostheartis
his
first
foray
into
writing
fiction.
Recenzii
A
truly
cinematic
and
gripping
read,
jam-packed
with
engaging
characters
and
stunning
illustrations
throughout.
Frostheart
is
a
feast
for
the
eyes
and
the
imagination!
Littler's debut is wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement.
A heart-stopping tale ... [that] really lives up to the hype
[Y]oung fantasy lovers will find a feast of Leviathans and grumpy Yetis inFrostheart, a gloriously imagined first novel by the illustrator Jamie Littler.
Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next via strategic cliffhangers and this freezing world should warm the hearts of young readers
This exhilarating snowy adventure will have kids reading under the covers long after lights out.
[A] lavishly illustrated debut
Happily, this is one that really does live up to the hype. Littler is best known as the illustrator of Danny Wallace's Hamish and the Worldstoppers series, but here he proves himself to be a huge fiction talent too. It's a rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters, all enhanced by Littler's wonderfully detailed black and white line drawings . . . expect big things.
Full of intriguing worldbuilding details, as well as a cast of memorable, enchanting characters, Littler's saga offers oodles of thrilling moments of danger interspersed with an acute understanding of heartfelt storytelling. The inclusion of striking illustrations, which heighten reader immersion, further delineates each character's charm . . . The enthralling dawn of an unmissable voyage.
Littler's world is vivid and evocative, filled with bizarre creatures, lost technology, and dark secrets, as well as colorful characters. Ash's journey of self-discovery and maturation is satisfying, while the underlying sense of mystery and excitement keeps the story moving forward. Littler's interior spot illustrations depict the scenes with a gentle energy that further brings his vision to life.
A debut novel by an extraordinary author/illustrator [which] takes us on a breathtaking adventure
An exhilarating snow-bound ride that is perfect for fans ofHow to Train Your DragonandNevermoor
A magical, memorable story brimming with all those things that children love best... high-octane adventure, bags of derring-do, brilliant characters, and plenty of giggles
With exquisite artworks to match the finely tuned world-building, illustrator turned author Jamie Littler has written a captivating fantasy adventure
Glittering with wintry wonder
Jamie Littler is one of that small band of exceptionally talented people who can write brilliant stories and illustrate them as well. The illustrations are superb, and enhance the reading experience for pre-teens no end. The story is simply perfect, and contains all of the elements that will attract young readers to the SF/fantasy genre in later years. It's a win-win situation, a hugely attractive book that is both well written and beautifully illustrated!
Littler's debut is wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement.
A heart-stopping tale ... [that] really lives up to the hype
[Y]oung fantasy lovers will find a feast of Leviathans and grumpy Yetis inFrostheart, a gloriously imagined first novel by the illustrator Jamie Littler.
Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next via strategic cliffhangers and this freezing world should warm the hearts of young readers
This exhilarating snowy adventure will have kids reading under the covers long after lights out.
[A] lavishly illustrated debut
Happily, this is one that really does live up to the hype. Littler is best known as the illustrator of Danny Wallace's Hamish and the Worldstoppers series, but here he proves himself to be a huge fiction talent too. It's a rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters, all enhanced by Littler's wonderfully detailed black and white line drawings . . . expect big things.
Full of intriguing worldbuilding details, as well as a cast of memorable, enchanting characters, Littler's saga offers oodles of thrilling moments of danger interspersed with an acute understanding of heartfelt storytelling. The inclusion of striking illustrations, which heighten reader immersion, further delineates each character's charm . . . The enthralling dawn of an unmissable voyage.
Littler's world is vivid and evocative, filled with bizarre creatures, lost technology, and dark secrets, as well as colorful characters. Ash's journey of self-discovery and maturation is satisfying, while the underlying sense of mystery and excitement keeps the story moving forward. Littler's interior spot illustrations depict the scenes with a gentle energy that further brings his vision to life.
A debut novel by an extraordinary author/illustrator [which] takes us on a breathtaking adventure
An exhilarating snow-bound ride that is perfect for fans ofHow to Train Your DragonandNevermoor
A magical, memorable story brimming with all those things that children love best... high-octane adventure, bags of derring-do, brilliant characters, and plenty of giggles
With exquisite artworks to match the finely tuned world-building, illustrator turned author Jamie Littler has written a captivating fantasy adventure
Glittering with wintry wonder
Jamie Littler is one of that small band of exceptionally talented people who can write brilliant stories and illustrate them as well. The illustrations are superb, and enhance the reading experience for pre-teens no end. The story is simply perfect, and contains all of the elements that will attract young readers to the SF/fantasy genre in later years. It's a win-win situation, a hugely attractive book that is both well written and beautifully illustrated!