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The Secret of Black Rock Joe Todd-Stanton

The Secret of Black Rock By Joe Todd-Stanton

The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton


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Summary

The heartening tale of a bright young adventurer who discovers the true nature of a terrifying local legend, and goes to great lengths to protect a kind and misunderstood new friend.

The Secret of Black Rock Summary

The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton

Erin loves to lie on the jetty, looking for the weirdest fish in the sea -- the weirder, the better! And she knows the best ones must be further out, where her mum won't let her go ...Out there in the deepest sea lies the Black Rock: a huge, dark and spiky mass that is said to destroy any boats that come near it! Can Erin uncover the truth behind this mysterious legend?

The Secret of Black Rock Reviews

"Todd-Stanton's tale is, at first glance, a deceptively simple tale of acceptance and bravery. However, he deftly infuses his narrative with quiet depth, including a positive ecological slant in which nature wins over machines, and portrays Erin's single mother succeeding in a typically male-dominated profession. The illustrations are dazzling and vibrantly hued, the rich palette just right for the resplendent undersea scenes that adroitly float young readers' sense of magic just under the surface of the mundane. A winner on many levels. -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW ;"The gentle environmental message takes on a kind of magic in Todd-Stanton's pictures of Erin suspended in the ocean among incandescent jellyfish or facing down a monstrous, weaponised fishing fleet in the moonlight. A young artist to watch." -The Guardian ;"A fairytale world is created that should enchant children as much as the old-fashioned illustrations that fit the story perfectly." -Youth Services Book Review ;"The layers of ocean life and the benign Black Rock are beautifully rendered in this wonderfully tactile hardback, while the gently delivered environmental message adds a welcome real-life depth to the modern mythic tale." -Irish Times ; "An original picture book story that is superbly illustrated from cover to cover, Joe Todd-Stanton's "The Secret of Black Rock" is a compelling and entertaining read for children ages 5 to 8, making it an extraordinary and highly recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections." -Midwest Book Review ; "This is an exceptionally illustrated modern folk-tale [...] You will love Erin and her large heart, courage, sense of adventure, and ability to stand up for what she believes in!" -A Story A Day ; "This book is truly an amazing read! [...] The illustration is magnificent!" -How Useful It Is

About Joe Todd-Stanton

Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton and was taught to draw by his mother, who is also an illustrator. He studied at UWE Bristol, receiving a first class degree in Illustration. Stanton has been commissioned to work for clients such as Oxford University Press, Usborne Publish and Aquila magazine. His first picture book, Arthur and the Golden Rope, was published by Flying Eye Books in 2016.

Additional information

NGR9781911171744
9781911171744
1911171747
The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton
New
Paperback
Flying Eye Books
2018-03-01
40
N/A
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