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ARABIAN NIGHTS

ARABIAN NIGHTS

by Fiona Waters (Author), Christopher Corr (Illustrator), Fiona Waters (Author), Christopher Corr (Illustrator)

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    Hardcover 2002

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Synopsis

Pavilion Children's Books is proud to present a sumptuous new collection of tales from the Arabian Nights. Acclaimed author and anthologist Fiona Waters revisits the passionate storytelling of Sheherezade, who must spin tales night after night to preserve her life until dawn. Filled with tales of adventure and magic, this enthralling collection is a must for any child. - The best-loved stories about Ali Baba and Sinbad are intermingled with lesser-known gems chosen from the Thousand and One Nights. - Humourously and subtly retold by well-known anthologist Fiona Waters. - Vibrantly illustrated by award-winning artist Christopher Corr in a modern style with a sensitive awareness of classic Persian art. Full of detail, warmth and gentle mischief. - A fantastic gift for any child that likes a good, action-packed story. - Backed by a full media publicity campaign including author interviews, illustrator exhibitions and other events.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 96
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: National Trust Books
Published: 13 Oct 2002
ISBN 10: 1843650037
ISBN 13: 9781843650034

Author Bio
Fiona Waters is an established anthologist and author of over forty books, particularly well-known for her poetry collections and gifted retellings of classic tales including The Selfish Giant, Cat in the Dark and the forthcoming Pavilion title Tales of Wizards and Magic. Fiona lives in Dorset with thousands of books and nearly as many cats. - Christopher Corr was born in London and trained in Graphic Design at Manchester Polytechnic before going to the Royal Collage of Art. He has won several awards, including the Royal College of Art Drawing Prize, and has had many international one-man shows. As well as illustrating children's books (including The King's Pyjamas from Belitha Press) he has also worked on commissions for magazines and newspapers and even a Royal Mail postage stamp.