graphic novels
THROUGH THE WALL
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hrough The Wall is the winner of the 2020 English 4-11 Picture Book Awards (Fiction 7–11 category). This powerful graphic novel tells the story of a giant wall separating two civilisations: one of blue people and one of yellow. Each side is forbidden to speak to the other, because they are sworn enemies. One day, a boy and a girl from opposite sides of the wall meet and decide to break down the boundaries that divide their peoples forever. The debut book from the hugely talented Jonathan Standing, this is a stunningly-illustrated story with an important message about overcoming prejudice and fear of the other. Jonathan Standing
• 260 x 208 mm • 36pp
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THE TROLL FROM THE HOLE
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hen a young girl befriends a troll, she is disgusted by his strange habits and manners and tries to teach him to behave in a more ‘human’ manner. But when she visits his home, the troll city underground, she discovers that the trolls have their own way of doing things, and learns the importance of accepting and celebrating difference. This is a humorous and breathtakingly inventive tale from the gifted Jonathan Standing, winner of the 2020 English 4-11 Picture Book Award (Fiction 7–11 category) for his debut picture book, Through The Wall.
Jonathan Standing
• 292 x 229 mm • 36pp
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