Soren's Seventh Song: A Picture Book

Dave Eggers

ISBN 10: 1951836731 / ISBN 13: 9781951836733

Edité par Cameron & Company Inc, United States, California, 2024

From Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Eggers, Sorens Seventh Song is a deadpan take on creativity and persistence, as told through the eyes of a humpback whale looking for a new songwith color illustrations by Mark Hoffman. Soren, a young humpback whale, loves music but is tired of the dull, droning, endless songs that are frustratingly popular among the adult whales he knows. He has ideas for better songs: shorter, up-tempo tunes with snare drums and even maracas. Unfortunately, every time he shares his new tunes with his friends, hes met with less than encouraging feedback and even a bit of discreet whale vomiting. In this upbeat story of resilience and tenacity, Dave Eggers offers readers of all ages essential creative advice: your first drafts are probably terrible. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR013771343

Synopsis :

From Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Eggers, Soren's Seventh Song is a deadpan take on creativity and persistence, as told through the eyes of a humpback whale looking for a new song--with color illustrations by Mark Hoffman.

Soren, a young humpback whale, loves music but is tired of the dull, droning, endless songs that are frustratingly popular among the adult whales he knows. He has ideas for better songs: shorter, up-tempo tunes with snare drums and even maracas. Unfortunately, every time he shares his new tunes with his friends, he's met with less than encouraging feedback and even a bit of discreet whale vomiting.

In this upbeat story of resilience and tenacity, Dave Eggers offers readers of all ages essential creative advice: your first drafts are probably terrible.

À propos de l'auteur: Dave Eggers is the author of books for readers of all ages, including The Eyes and the Impossible and The Circle, as well as numerous books for young readers, including Her Right Foot, What Can a Citizen Do?, and The Lifters. He is the founder of the independent publishing company McSweeney's and the cofounder of 826 Valencia, a youth writing center--fronted by a supply store for working pirates--that has inspired dozens of other organizations worldwide.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Soren's Seventh Song: A Picture Book
Éditeur : Cameron & Company Inc, United States, California
Date d'édition : 2024
Reliure : Paperback
Illustrateur : Hoffmann, Mark
Etat : Very Good