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Tales from India (Collectors Classics)

Tales from India (Collectors Classics)

by JamilaGavin (Author), Amanda Hall (Author)

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    Hardcover 2011

    $3.45
Synopsis

A collection of cherished Hindu stories, including tales of creation, the birth of the gods and the arrival of humans. Come on a journey with master storyteller Jamila Gavin as she writes of great floods, romance and epic battles between good and evil. Illuminated by Amanda Hall's delicate, colourful artwork, which reflects influences of both classical and contemporary Indian art styles, Tales from India is a sumptuous addition to the Collector's Classics series.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 96
 Publisher: Templar
Published: 01 Aug 2011
ISBN 10: 1848772025
ISBN 13: 9781848772021
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
the stories are engaging, exciting and delightful ... beautiful illustrations - one word can summarise this collection - stunning . * www.bookapoet.co.uk *
10 classic Hindu stories accompanied by Hall's lush and elegant gouache illustrations. Readers should be drawn toward the valour, action and dramatic transformations in these powerful tales * Publishers Weekly *
told in a lively, exciting style that makes them seen new-minted - beautifully illustrated * Books for Keeps *
Gavin's retellings are clean and direct ... Hall's vibrant gouache artwork glows in jewel colours; she combines authenticity with her own style, achieving a softness and clarity beautifully suited to children. Templar's high production values do full justice to this gorgeousness with generous gold highlighting. Truly a collection to treasure . * Armadillo Magazine *
Beautifully presented, the book will be much enjoyed by mythology fans and likely lead to a search for further reading for some * Student Library Journal *
Gavin's narratives are deliberate yet spellbinding, and Hall's artwork is visual storytelling at its best, with illustrations that literally glow with the mystique and beauty of India ... This handsome book of Hindu mythology is a fine choice for most any library collection. * Booklist Online *
Gavin's love of traditional tales, shaped by Hinduism , is given expression in this handsome book, lavishly illustrated by Amanda Hall ... It's all wondrous * The School Librarian *
Author Bio
Jamila Gavin was born in Mussoorie, India, and moved to England with her family when she was eleven. She has been writing bestselling children's books since 1979 and her many works include The Surya Trilogy, the first volume of which was a special runner-up for the 1992 Guardian Children's Fiction Award. She won the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award in 2000 for her novel Coram Boy. Amanda Hall lives in England and works in a timber shed at the bottom of her garden. Since studying at the Cambridge School of Art, Amanda has illustrated many books for children, including the popular StoryWorld storytelling series for Templar Publishing. The inspiration for Amanda's work comes from cultures all over the world, especially the myths, legends and fairy tales of India, Africa, and North and South America.