Synopsis
This is a story for children of all ages … a throwback to an earlier time, perhaps before the domestication of plants and animals.
A plucky girl. An enormous tree. A tight-knit community of animals with legs, wings, fins, exoskeletons, tails, and loud voices, living off nature’s bounty. This had all the trappings of a treasured children’s bedtime story. But even on the first page–well, actually, on page ‘fish’–there were signs of discord, of humans and nature at odds.
There was no script for what happened next. Not even proper page numbers. What went wrong?? Some say it was the girl. Others point fingers, fins, wings, tails, trunks, hooves and antennae at the author and illustrator. The Tree remains silent on the subject. But even The Tree’s grand silence seems to echo what all parties involved appear to agree on–the timeless power of one universal force to unite all living things, predator, prey, and protagonist alike, despite their differences, and bestow–or impose–upon them a sense of common direction–gravity.
Readers who are looking for a dystopian trilogy or a book that celebrates conventional marketing wisdom, and includes at least one of the following: a dragon, a dinosaur, a child’s confectionery treat, market-tested message of inspiration or whimsy, or a member of royalty (prince/princess rank or higher) . . . are barking up the wrong tree. The tree in this book is full of sass, animals with attitude, lots of fruit, and a spry girl who has not endeared herself to the Tree Community, and who’s bound and determined to climb, swing, and ruffle all manner of feathers and leaves to reach the one fruit she really wants. Beneath a whimsical story runs a subtle undercurrent questioning consumerism, emphasizing biodiversity, and implying the need for stewardship.
The illustrations are relentless and captivating, the story line anything but predictable. These first-time collaborators have created a book that will leave the reader, child and adult alike, wondering what just happened. But in a good way. Only after the tenth reading will the full gravity of the illustrator’s, er, unique vision sink in. The Tree, the animals, most of the ants, and Mother Nature will weather the girl’s reckless rampage (that’s how you know it’s a fairy tale). And the laws of physics will return unfazed from their literary nature walk.
May your bedtimes be blessed with stories and memories that live long and strong. Like a tree.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
This is a story for children of all ages ... a throwback to an earlier time, perhaps before the domestication of plants and animals.
A plucky girl. An enormous tree. A tight-knit community of animals with legs, wings, fins, exoskeletons, tails, and loud voices, living off nature’s bounty. This had all the trappings of a treasured children’s bedtime story. But even on the first page–well, actually, on page ‘fish’–there were signs of discord, of humans and nature at odds.
There was no script for what happened next. Not even proper page numbers. What went wrong?? Some say it was the girl. Others point fingers, fins, wings, tails, trunks, hooves and antennae at the author and illustrator. The Tree remains silent on the subject. But even The Tree’s grand silence seems to echo what all parties involved appear to agree on–the timeless power of one universal force to unite all living things, predator, prey, and protagonist alike, despite their differences, and bestow–or impose–upon them a sense of common direction–gravity.
Readers who are looking for a dystopian trilogy or a book that celebrates conventional marketing wisdom, and includes at least one of the following: a dragon, a dinosaur, a child’s confectionery treat, market-tested message of inspiration or whimsy, or a member of royalty (prince/princess rank or higher) . . . are barking up the wrong tree. The tree in this book is full of sass, animals with attitude, lots of fruit, and a spry girl who has not endeared herself to the Tree Community, and who’s bound and determined to climb, swing, and ruffle all manner of feathers and leaves to reach the one fruit she really wants. Beneath a whimsical story runs a subtle undercurrent questioning consumerism, emphasizing biodiversity, and implying the need for stewardship.
The illustrations are relentless and captivating, the story line anything but predictable. These first-time collaborators have created a book that will leave the reader, child and adult alike, wondering what just happened. But in a good way. Only after the tenth reading will the full gravity of the illustrator’s, er, unique vision sink in. The Tree, the animals, most of the ants, and Mother Nature will weather the girl’s reckless rampage (that’s how you know it’s a fairy tale). And the laws of physics will return unfazed from their literary nature walk.
May your bedtimes be blessed with stories and memories that live long and strong. Like a tree.
Biographie de l'auteur
Bill Grigsby patiently bides his time working as Associate Professor of Sociology at Eastern Oregon University, awaiting his Big Break to write more children's books (and avoid committee meetings). His specialty areas include environment, international development, media and propaganda.
Esa lives, works, climbs, draws and bicycles in Portland, Oregon. She owns a degree in foreign languages and environmental studies and someday hopes to use it (even if it's only as a source of paper for her next illustration).
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The Tree Talks Back
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. Grigsby, Esa (illustrateur). 1st edition. 38 pages. 9.25x7.50x0.09 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur zk0997353708
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