Mercedes Ice: An Urban Fairy Story for Modern Children

Mercedes Ice: An Urban Fairy Story for Modern Children

by Chris Riddell (Illustrator), Chris Riddell (Illustrator), Chris Riddell (Illustrator), Philip Ridley (Author)

Synopsis

In the beginning, Shadow Point was the tallest, most magnificent tower block anyone had ever seen. But soon the shining concrete began to crack and the gleaming windows became grimy and dull. Into this colourless decay comes Mercedes Ice, Crown Prince of Shadow Point, with an impossible demand: colour.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Edition: New
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 26 Sep 1996

ISBN 10: 0140368922
ISBN 13: 9780140368925
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Author Bio
Philip Ridley was born in the East End of London, where he still lives and works. He studied painting at St Martin's and went on to write adult novels, plays for radio and theatre, and the screenplay for THE KRAYS. He has written several highly-acclaimed, award-winning novels for children, including Krindlekrax, Kasper in the Glitter, Scribbleboy, Mercedes Ice and, most recently, Zip's Apollo.