The No1 Ethical retailer for Books, CD’s, DVD’s & Games
30 Day Refund Guarantee

The Nightspinners

The Nightspinners

by Mary Claire Smith (Illustrator), Mary Claire Smith (Illustrator), Kate Petty (Author)

  • Used

    Hardcover 2003

    $3.29
Synopsis

Ariane the weaver lives happily in a cottage in the woods, surrounded by her friends the animals. When Queen Heartless sees a princess wearing a dress even more beautiful than her own, she orders her guards to capture Ariane so that she can weave for no one else. She is locked in a dungeon and told to weave exquisite silks for the Queen's ballgowns. Ariane is in despair - until some tiny spiders come to her rescue. They weave a web of rare and magical silk, which will help Ariane escape back to her cottage in the woods.

$3.29

Save:$4.33 (57%)

Quantity

2 in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 32
 Edition: 1st. Edition
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 16 Oct 2003
ISBN 10: 1858818362
ISBN 13: 9781858818368
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: Perfect for the princess/fairy books market Huge appeal for girls Kate Petty is well known in the trade for her books ranging from pop ups and picture books to teen fiction. Launching a new artist, Mary Claire Smith already has a high profile in the merchandise world where her greetings cards, stationery and decorative items are published among others by Roger la Borde. Mary Claire Smith is also known in the adult market for her Kate Fforde covers. 'enchanting fairy tale ... Delicate illustrations complement a magical story.' Angels and Urchins 'a sympathetic marriage between its elegant, imaginative writer and its illustrator, Mary Claire Smith. ' The Times

Media Reviews
Delicate illustrations complement a magical story. Angels & Urchins Magazine, Winter 2003/4 ...a sympathetic marriage between its elegant, imaginative writer and its illustrator, Mary Claire Smith. - Amanda Craig The Times, 6 Dec 03 ...Complete with the requisite handsome Prince, this lovely story also has a refreshingly contemporary twist. Mail on Sunday, 7 Dec 03 ...all the ingredients of a fairy tale...The illustrations by Mary Claire Smith beautifully match the spare and magical atmosphere achieved in the writing. School Librarian, Spring 2004 ...a delightful fairy tale...to spark the imagination. Junior Education
Author Bio
As well as being a widely published author, Kate Petty has worked in publishing for many years. She is currently responsible for the children's books published by the Eden Project and divides her time between Cornwall and her London home. Mary Claire Smith lives in Whitstable, Kent with her husband and son. She graduated in Fine Arts and holds a post graduate degree in Illustration from central St Martin's, London. Mary Claire Smith lives in Whitstable, Kent with her husband and son . She graduated in Fine Arts and holds a post graduate degree in Illustration from central St Martin's, London.