A wonderfully involving tale... (Children) will love the story of Melric, resplendent in his red and gold starry gown but suffering from magician's block.

- Kate Kellaway, Observer

Packed with detail... Another success for McKee!

The School Librarian

David McKee is a genius.

The Times

Se alle

A strong story with a very good moral

Lovereading

A gem of a story. There's also a gentle underlying message about the value of being independent.

Armadillo Magazine

When Melric, the king's magician, mysteriously loses his magic, he sets out on a quest to return it. But with the kingdom under attack, will Melric get his magic back in time to protect it?
When Melric, the king's magician, mysteriously loses his magic, he sets out on a quest to return it. But with the kingdom under attack, will Melric get his magic back in time to protect it?
A magical masterpiece from the creator of NOT NOW, BERNARD, ELMER and MR BENN.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781849395250
Publisert
2013
Utgiver
Andersen Press Ltd
Vekt
251 gr
Høyde
280 mm
Bredde
240 mm
Dybde
4 mm
Aldersnivå
JN, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
32

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.