The Lost Gemstone: A Tale from the Isle of Begg: A charming, cosy picture book story about courage and friendship set on an enchanted Scotland-inspired island - Couverture souple

Kellock, Helen

 
9781529512922: The Lost Gemstone: A Tale from the Isle of Begg: A charming, cosy picture book story about courage and friendship set on an enchanted Scotland-inspired island

Synopsis

Meet Bumple and Little Mop: stars of a wild and wonderful new adventure from award-winning author Helen Kellock.

Far off the coast of Scotland, in a forgotten part of the sea, there is a secret island ... home to many strange and wonderful creatures.

It's a perfect day on the Isle of Begg. Perfect, that is, until Bumple and Little Mop discover that a fearsome beastie has stolen a magic gemstone from their friends the rocklings. If the gemstone isn't returned before sunset, the rocklings will turn back into ordinary rocks. Bumple and Little Mop are determined to solve the mystery - but can they find the thief in time to save their friends?

A cosy, heartwarming story about courage and friendship, set on an enchanted Scottish island, perfect for fans of The Moomins.

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PRAISE FOR THE WILD BEASTIE:
“Packed with wonder, wit and wee wild beasties” Abi Elphinstone

"The Wild Beastie is all about friendship, embracing challenges and the importance of outdoor play for young children." The Sunday Post (Inverness)

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À propos de l?auteur

Helen Kellock is an award-winning illustrator and writer based in Glasgow. She graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2018 with a Distinction in her Illustration Masters and has since won The Batsford Prize 2018, Children’s Illustration, and been highly commended for both The Macmillan Book Prize 2018 and The Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2018. She was also highly commended in the Penguin Random House Student Design Award 2018.

Helen loves drawing, narrative and making picture books. Her debut picture book, The Star in the Forest, was published by Thames and Hudson in 2019, followed by Out to Sea in 2021.

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