Taking Flight by Adam Hancher

Taking Flight by Adam Hancher

Follow the fearless highs and dangerous lows of the Wright brothers in their quest to take to the skies in this courageous – and true – story of the pioneers of flight. The Wright brothers dared to dream of being the first men in the world to fly… but would they ever see their dreams take flight?  The golden age of aviation is brought vividly to life in this story of determination, ingenuity, and courage from Adam Hancher.

"It's inspiringly written, to encourage children never to give up on dreams; the account is told in narrative form, making it an easy and enjoyable readColourful drawings throughout set the scene to perfection. The book also includes a page about the Wright Brothers' life and legacy."  * Parents in Touch *
'Hancher's illustrations, warm and energetic, capture the determination of the brothers and the spirit of the time.'  * Irish Examiner *

ADAM HANCHER is an illustrator hailing from The Black Country, now based in East London. He graduated from the University of West England with first class honours in 2010. His clients include: The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Puffin Books and Penguin Random House.
Adam&'s work combines analog and digital techniques - ink, pencil, and Photoshop being his main tools. There is a strong focus on narrative within his work, often dealing with complex emotions and personal journeys conveyed though one image. His first book, The Little Pioneer, is published by Frances Lincoln in the UK and Doubleday in the US.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781847809285
ISBN 10	1847809286
Title	Taking Flight
Author	Adam Hancher
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2017-04-06
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.