Mimus

Mimus

by JohnBrownjohn (Translator), Lilli Thal (Author)

Synopsis

A gripping medieval adventure story, bristling with sparkling wit and highly acclaimed in Germany for its 'almost unbearable suspense'. Shortlisted for the prestigious German Youth Literature Prize.

$4.19

Save:$4.57 (52%)

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 01 Oct 2005

ISBN 10: 1741147026
ISBN 13: 9781741147025
Prizes: Winner of ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award: Juvenile Fiction 2005. Shortlisted for Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation 2006.

Media Reviews
an unusually well-realized adventure will have strong appeal for fantasy fans.'School Library Journal, USA, Dec 2005.rich, complex and very clever storytelling a sophisticated and engrossing historical tale by a writer who brings exceptional attention to detail, character development and theme.' Booklist, USA, starred review oct 2005' an amazing adventure sure to get your blood pumping!' Barbie MagazineJan 2006'A riveting and realistic medieval drama.' DMAG.com.auIssue 45 Dec 2005
Author Bio
Lilli Thal, historian and novelist, established herself on the German children's book market with her prize-winning series of humorous crime stories about Inspector Pillermeier. In Mimus she leads her readers into the dark and colourful Middle Ages. Lilli Thal lives in Southern Germany with her husband, two children and a dog...About the translator:..John Brownjohn has translated many books and screenplays into English from German and French and has been much praised for his deft and elegant use of language: 'seamless and idiomatic, without a single clumsy construction. It's a remarkable achievement to sustain a breakneck pace and never once sound as if the book were written in anything other than English'.