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The Wolves of Currumpaw William Grill

The Wolves of Currumpaw By William Grill

The Wolves of Currumpaw by William Grill


£5.80
New RRP £14.99
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

A beautiful re-telling of the first short story from Ernest Thompson Seton's 1898 classic, Wild Animals I Have Known, this second book from Kate Greenaway Medal winner William Grill takes us back to the dying days of the old west.

The Wolves of Currumpaw Summary

The Wolves of Currumpaw by William Grill

The Wolves of Currumpaw is a beautifully illustrated modern re-telling of Ernest Thompson Seton's epic wilderness drama Lobo, the King of Currumpaw, originally published in 1898. Set in the dying days of the old west, Seton's drama unfolds in the vast planes of New Mexico, at a time when man's relationship with nature was often marked by exploitations and misunderstanding. This is the first graphic adaptation of a massively influential piece of writing by one of the men who went on to form the Boy Scouts of America.A University of Falmouth graduate and London resident, William Grill's first book Shackleton's Journey made him the youngest Kate Greenaway Medal winner since 1960. With a slew of prizes and under his belt, Grill looks primed to make a huge impact with The Wolves of Currumpaw.

The Wolves of Currumpaw Reviews

Grill has created a powerful picture book that is certain to provoke feelings of empathy for the regal Lobo and Blanca. * The New York Times *
Breathtaking illustrated pages [...] Mr. Grill uses colored pencils and perspective pulled well back--to reveal men and animals as vanishingly small when set against the beautiful vastness of the natural world. * The Wall Street Journal *
A magnificent large-scale picture book, The Wolves of Currumpaw gives narrative non-fiction a new dimension. [...] The story is deeply moving, and Grill ends by linking Seton's tale to the history of conservation of wildlife and its great importance today. * The Guardian *
A powerful, cinematic work of naturalistic fiction that deftly outlines the importance of respecting nature. * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *
The winner of the 2015 Kate Greenaway Medal offers an atmospheric retelling of a 19th-century tale that helped to spark the wildlife conservation movement in this country. [...] the illustrations convey an intensity of feeling in keeping with the profound way the experience changed at least one man's life. * Kirkus Reviews *
William Grill brilliantly evokes a landscape inhabited by wolves in his narrative non-fiction The Wolves of Currumpaw. * The Irish Times *
An artful, thought-provoking adaptation sure to inspire budding conservationists. * Booklist *
A stunning visual treat that packs a powerful punch- valuable for historical and environmental studies. * SLA *
Every page in this book is a wonder of discovery, as the story unfolds with simple text and incredibly rich illustrations. This beautiful book is suitable for all ages. * INIS *
The way the pages move from cinematic landscapes to individual comic book style scenes and the gripping story all make this a rather incredible book. * The_little_bookcase on Instagram *
These drawings are a mixture of incredible double page filled landscapes, and smaller detailed sketches also filling the page. * What I Read *

About William Grill

William Grill recently graduated from University College Falmouth and currently works in London as a freelance illustrator. He works in predominately in colored pencil, and has worked for a variety of clients such as Harrods, The New York Times and Shelter. William draws most of his inspiration from looking closely at what's around him, and from a young age has maintained a keen interest in dogs and the outdoors.

Additional information

GOR008281633
9781909263833
1909263834
The Wolves of Currumpaw by William Grill
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Flying Eye Books
20160501
80
Commended for 100 Best Books of the Last 100 Years 2021 (UK)
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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