Fox by Margaret Wild

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Fox by Margaret Wild

Dog and Magpie are friends, but when Fox comes into the bush, everything changes.This breathtaking story has won acclaim around the world: CBCA Picture Book of the Year; two Premiers' literary awards; honours in Germany, Brazil, Japan; a shortlisting for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK, and more.'A publishing landmark.' Magpies'Magnificent.' Reading Time'a stunning book' Australian Bookseller and Publisher'The images from this unsettling, provocative story will resonate long after the book has been closed.' Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)'A strongly atmospheric psycho-fable.visually striking.an open-ended discussion starter.' Kirkus Reviews'Fox is an archetypal drama about friendship, loyalty, risk and betrayal - a story that is as rich for adults as for older children.' Los Angeles Times
Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks are Australia's top picture-book makers. Their previous books with Allen + Unwin are Old Pig and Rosie and Tortoise.Margaret Wild lives in Sydney, New South Wales. She is the author of many popular picture books, including:The Very Best of FriendsFirst DayTom Goes to KindergartenNight Night!Baby BoomsticksRon Brooks lives in Huonville, Tasmania. He has illustrated many memorable books for children, including:The Bunyip of Berkeley's CreekJohn Brown, Rose and the Midnight CatMotor Bill and the Lovely CarolineHenry's Bed + Henry's Bath
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ISBN 13 9781864489330
ISBN 10 1864489332
Title Fox
Author Margaret Wild
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher A&U Children's
Year published 2004-02-01
Number of pages 40
Prizes Winner of APA Design Awards 2000 (Australia), Winner of Kate Greenaway Medal 2001 (Australia), Winner of NSW Premier's Literary Award 2001 (Australia), Winner of Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature 2001 (Australia), Winner of Queensland Premier's Literary Awards 2001 (Japan), Winner of Best Children's Book 2004 (Germany), Winner of CBCA Children's Book of the Year 2006 (Brazil), Winner of Picture Book 2002 (Australia), Short-listed for Scholastic Australia Best 2000 (UK)
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