An Island in the Sun

An Island in the Sun

by Nicoletta Ceccoli (Illustrator), Stella Blackstone (Author)

Synopsis

A young boy sets sail for a distant island, with just a fishing rod and a telescope on board. As he makes his way across the sea, he is constantly on the lookout - but what is he trying to find?

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 24
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
Published: 06 Mar 2003

ISBN 10: 1841481947
ISBN 13: 9781841481944
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews
'Dreamy and magical... it is as if the boy is gathering everything you need to be happy: love, friendship, food, freedom and a place to play through his spy-glass. Truly delightful' - Guardian
Author Bio
Stella Blackstone has written many best-selling titles for Barefoot Books, including the popular Bear and Cleo the Cat series. Her stories have been translated into a number of languages. She lives in the Cotswolds with her three children, two dogs and two cats. Nicoletta Ceccoli was born and still lives in her native San Marino, with her family and two pet turtle doves. Since studying at the State Institute of Art in Urbino, she has illustrated a number of children's titles for prominent Italian publishers. Selected three times for exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, Nicoletta was awarded the prestigious Andersen prize 2000, as the best children's book illustrator in Italy. Nicoletta has illustrated two books for Barefoot: An Island in the Sun and The Faery's Gift, new this spring!