The Jesse Tree - Couverture rigide

McCaughrean, Geraldine

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0745945775 ISBN 13 : 9780745945774

Editeur : Lion Children's Books, 2003

Synopsis

'A shoot will spring from the stock of Jesse, and from his roots a bud will blossom.' The Book of Isaiah The inspiration for this book was the tradition of carved Jesse trees (and later, stained glass windows), used in some countries to tell people Bible stories in medieval times. Using her skills as a storyteller and her love of the Bible, the author imaginatively blends the story of a craftsman recreating a carved Jesse tree with selected Old Testament stories and the Nativity. The result is a fascinating blend of simple yet evocative retellings and a sensitive contemporary story about the transforming power of love. Bee Willey's stylish, contemporary illustrations vividly capture the mood and characters of the stories. Awarded Star Choice for Christmas by The Children's Bookseller, August 2003

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Geraldine McCaughrean is an acclaimed novelist and writer of evocative retellings of legends, myths and historical material. She received the Whitbread Award for her first novel A Little Lower than the Angels and has since gained an international reputation. 'McCaughrean could rewrite the shipping forecast and make it sound riveting...' The Sunday Telegraph

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lion Children's Books
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0745945775
• ISBN 13: 9780745945774
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Willey Bee
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible