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THE TURTLE AND THE ISLAND
A FOLK TALE FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
| By: |
Barbara Ker Wilson, Frane Lessac (Illus) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£6.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1847803865 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781847803863 |
| Publisher: |
FRANCES LINCOLN PUBLISHERS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 March, 2012 |
| Pages: |
32 |
| Description: |
A creation myth from Papua New Guinea, with stunning naive-style paintings. |
| Synopsis: |
The story of how the great sea turtle builds the island of Papua New Guinea. Wishing for a place to rest in the sun, he piles up the sand and rocks until they emerge from the sea into a beautiful, fertile island. In doing so, he finds a wife and a home for the lonely man in the dark cave, far beneath the waves. A beautifully-told creation myth with stunning illustrations. |
| Reader Age: |
From 4 |
| US Grade: |
From Preschool to Second Grade |
| Illustrations: |
colour illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books |
| Returns: |
Returnable |