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The Little Island Smriti Halls

The Little Island By Smriti Halls

The Little Island by Smriti Halls


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Summary

There was once a farm where all the animals were friends. Together they looked after the farm and each other. It wasn't perfect and they didn't always agree (animals almost never do). Before long they hatch a plan to leave the farm. A story of building bridges not barriers, respect not resentment and of finding friendship, not fear.

The Little Island Summary

The Little Island by Smriti Halls

Nominated for the 2021 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal There was once a farm where all the animals were friends. Together they looked after the farm and each other. It wasn't perfect and they didn't always agree (animals almost never do). But they liked it. One day the geese begin to gossip. Before long they hatch a plan to leave the farm. Will life be perfect now? A powerful modern-day fable for our times told with humour and warmth, and most importantly, hope. A story of building bridges not barriers, respect not resentment and of finding friendship, not fear. 'A helpful book for discussing Brexit with young children' GUARDIAN

The Little Island Reviews

The Little Island eloquently illustrates the pitfalls of isolation... Clear, comic and ending on a hopeful note, it's a helpful book for discussing Brexit with young children. * Guardian *
Animal Farm for our times...This book, with its hopeful ending, is a little island of sanity in the rising tide of insanity around us. I hope it will have many readers and start many conversations... hopefully before all the bridges are torn down completely. * Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo *
An allegory with a 'better together' theme . . . all with humorous expressions by illustrator Robert Starling * Sunday Times, Best Children's Books of 2019 *
There is humour and warmth, and the bright illustrations will really appeal to even the youngest readers. The message here is that compassion for others and strength in togetherness is what makes us thrive. The Little Island may raise as many questions as it answers, but that's precisely why global ideas should be introduced to children at such a young age. * Book Trust, Books We Love *
An allegory laced with humour, packed with all too recognisable observations, and alarming hypothesis that ring resoundingly in the ears and hearts of readers young and old. * CLPE, Staff Picks 2019 *

About Smriti Halls

Smriti Prasadam-Halls (Author) Smriti Prasadam-Halls is an award-winning, internationally bestselling British author whose books have been published in more than 30 languages, and include I LOVE YOU NIGHT AND DAY (Publisher's Weekly #1 bestseller, Wall Street Journal bestseller), THE WAYS OF THE WOLF (English Association Non-Fiction Winner) and DON'T CALL ME SWEET (Booktrust Treasure Pack). Smriti worked for the BBC and across children's publishing and television for twelve years, as a writer and commissioning editor. Smriti lives and works in London with her husband and three sons.Smriti Halls (Author) Smriti Halls is an award-winning, internationally bestselling British author whose books have been published in more than 30 languages, and include I LOVE YOU NIGHT AND DAY (Publisher's Weekly #1 bestseller, Wall Street Journal bestseller), THE WAYS OF THE WOLF (English Association Non-Fiction Winner) and DON'T CALL ME SWEET (Booktrust Treasure Pack). Smriti worked for the BBC and across children's publishing and television for twelve years, as a writer and commissioning editor. Smriti lives and works in London with her husband and three sons.Robert Starling (Illustrator) Rob Starling began doodling creatures and characters at school and hasn't stopped since. He lives and works in Wiltshire, and when he's not sketching up new characters or writing down stories he can be found sculpting, brewing coffee, adjusting his headphones or foraging in the kitchen for cake. Fergal is Fuming, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award, was his first book.

Additional information

GOR010032213
9781783449095
1783449098
The Little Island by Smriti Halls
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Andersen Press Ltd
20191003
32
Short-listed for Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Award 2020 (UK) Short-listed for Little Rebels Award (UK). Nominated for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal (UK).
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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