Fiction (novel, short story)
The Lantern
Hachette Livre Australia
2005
Abstract
When Aiden's father goes missing in a storm at sea, the boy's mother tells him to light a lantern and put it in his window. Aiden thinks this is to guide his missing father home - but could he be mistaken? This is a beautifully written picture book about coming to terms with the loss of a family member. An inspiring story by multi award-winning author Gary Crew, and beautifully illustrated by Bruce Whatley. Gary Crew and Bruce Whatley have worked together previously on the picture book, QUETTA. Praise for THE WATER TOWER (winner of the CBC Picture Book Award, 1995): 'A stunning-looking book, carefully and cleverly constructed.' -The Age 'Crew, a prestidigitator of words, has managed to work his magic...' - The Horn Book Magazine. [Book Synopsis]
Details
- Title
- The Lantern
- Authors
- Gary Crew (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesB Whatley (Author)
- Publisher
- Hachette Livre Australia
- Date published
- 2005
- ISBN
- 0733613004
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Creative Industries - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449732802621
- Output Type
- Fiction (novel, short story)
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