Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Anna Fargher was raised in a creative hub on the Suffolk coast by an artist and a ballet teacher. She read English Literature at Goldsmiths before working in the British art world and opening her own gallery. She wrote her first book, The Umbrella Mouse, on her iPhone notepad during her daily commute on the London Underground, and it was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month. She is also the author of The Fire Cats of London and Delta and the Lost City. She splits her time between London and Suffolk where she is often found exploring the coastline and marshlands under the huge East Anglian skies.
David Dean is based in a nondescript town halfway between Manchester and the Peak District National Park, where he lives with his two cats and a lot of books. He has been working as an illustrator for many years, having graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA in Illustration and an MA in Communication Design. Now, amongst lots of other illustrations, David has created covers for around 140 books.
With exciting twists and turns in every chapter, this is the best adventure set during the explosion of Vesuvius since Robert Harris’ <i>Pompeii</i>, and Delta, who is courageous, loyal and loving, is one of the finest animal protagonists to appear in children’s literature in recent times.
- Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller,
An ambitious and wonderfully well-achieved first novel.
- Michael Morpurgo on <i>The Umbrella Mouse</i>,
a breath-taking adventure which blazes through the historic streets of London like the Great Fire itself
- Chris Callaghan on <i>The Fire Cats of London</i>,
A spellbinding tale of bravery and hope, where courage is found in the smallest of heroes.
- Gill Lewis on <i>The Umbrella Mouse</i>,
Simply stunning. A propulsive explosion of a novel, with vivid storytelling and wolfdog you’ll never forget. Anna Fargher is at the top of her game.
- Carlie Sorosiak, author of<i> I, Cosmo</i>,
This book is perfect for KS2 history, lovers of animal narratives and general natural disaster enthusiasts.
School Reading List
An inspiring story of family, strength and loyalty.
Armadillo
Terrific drama
Daily Mail
This adventure, illustrated by David Dean, ought to be the children's hit of the summer
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' . . . ought to be the children's hit of the summer' - I Paper
Follow Delta the wolfdog around Pompeii in 79 AD while the shadow of the great volcano Mount Vesuvius looms, from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Umbrella Mouse, Anna Fargher. Illustrated throughout in black and white by David Dean.
It’s the year 79 AD, and the earth around Pompeii is quaking . . .
Young wolfdog Delta finds herself on the run and escaping her family’s villa after bearing witness to a horrible crime. With the help of her eagle friend, Bellona, Delta navigates the tricky terrain full of threatening creatures and thieves outside the ancient city's walls.
But the earth is warning of a much larger threat, and determined to warn her family, Delta must race against time and find them before it’s too late . . .
Journey with Delta through an inspiring journey around the ancient city of Pomepii and the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
'Ambitious and wonderful' – Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse on The Umbrella Mouse.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Anna Fargher was raised in a creative hub on the Suffolk coast by an artist and a ballet teacher. She read English Literature at Goldsmiths before working in the British art world and opening her own gallery. She wrote her first book, The Umbrella Mouse, on her iPhone notepad during her daily commute on the London Underground, and it was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month. She is also the author of The Fire Cats of London and Delta and the Lost City. She splits her time between London and Suffolk where she is often found exploring the coastline and marshlands under the huge East Anglian skies.
David Dean is based in a nondescript town halfway between Manchester and the Peak District National Park, where he lives with his two cats and a lot of books. He has been working as an illustrator for many years, having graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA in Illustration and an MA in Communication Design. Now, amongst lots of other illustrations, David has created covers for around 140 books.