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Death in a Nut

Death in a Nut

by EricMaddern (Author), PaulHess (Illustrator)

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    Hardcover 2005

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Synopsis

When Jack meets Old Man Death coming towards his cottage, he realises at once what's up. "You're not taking my old mother!" he cries, and hits out at Death with his fists. With each punch, Death gets smaller and smaller, until Jack is able to squeeze him inside a hazelnut shell. He throws the nut far out to sea, and goes home, but he will soon learn that death is an essential part of life.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 32
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published: 01 Feb 2005
ISBN 10: 184507081X
ISBN 13: 9781845070816

Media Reviews
Maddern's unsettling retelling of this traditional tale is complemented by Paul Hess's memorable illustrations Observer A thought-provoking story, lightly told and with striking illustrations by Paul Hess Guardian
Author Bio
Eric Maddern studied sociology and psychology at Sheffield University, then spent 10 years travelling around the world. He now performs all over the country as a storyteller and folk singer, and he has built a roundhouse in the grounds of his home, where he holds storytelling events. He lives in Gwnyedd, Wales. Eric's books for Frances Lincoln are Death in a Nut, Nail Soup, Cow on the Roof, Earth Story and Life Story, Fire Children, The King with Horse's Ears, Spirit of the Forest, Rainbow Bird, The King and the Seed and Curious Clownfish. To visit Eric Maddern's website click here Paul Hess was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1961. He went to art college in Sydney and then worked as a graphic designer and Art Director for various companies both in Sydney and London from 1981 to 1991. He has worked as a freelance art director and illustrator since then. His books for Frances Lincoln are Death in a Nut, Nail Soup, Cow on the Roof, Dragon of Krakow, Hidden Tales from Eastern Europe, The King with Horse's Ears and The King and the Seed. He lives in Northumberland.