The Wild Book
The Wild Book
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Summary
A GLORIOUS HOMAGE TO LIBRARIES From one of Mexico's foremost authors comes a wondrous adventure story of a boy who goes to live with his kooky, book-obsessed uncle in a library where books have supernatural powers. An unforgettable adventure story about the magic of books, libraries and the power of reading
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The Wild Book by Juan Villoro
A GLORIOUS HOMAGE TO LIBRARIES From one of Mexico's foremost authors comes a wondrous adventure story of a boy who goes to live with his kooky, book-obsessed uncle in a library where books have supernatural powers. An unforgettable adventure story about the magic of books, libraries and the power of reading
A must-read for book-lovers everywhere' (BOOKTRUST); A beautifully written ode to the inherent magic of books, a timeless celebration of reading' (FOREWORD REVIEWS); `Equal parts ecology and magical realism, Villoro entrusts young readers to care for and sustain the magic'(LOS ANGELES REVIEW OF BOOKS)
Juan Villoro is Mexico’s most prolific, prize-winning author, playwright, journalist, and screenwriter. His books have been translated into many languages. Several of his titles have appeared in English, including his collection on football, God Is Round and a novel, The Reef. Villoro lives in Mexico City. Lawrence Schimel is an award-winning author and translator. He lives in Madrid and New York City.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781916467101 |
| ISBN 10 | 1916467105 |
| Title | The Wild Book |
| Author | Juan Villoro |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HopeRoad Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-09-19 |
| Number of pages | 236 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |