Angelo - Softcover

MacAulay, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 061869336X ISBN 13: 9780618693368

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2006

Synopsis

High above the rooftops of Rome, Angelo begins his work restoring the façade of a once glorious church. There, among the sticks and feathers, he discovers a wounded bird. Angelo becomes the bird’s reluctant savior. As the church nears completion, Angelo begins to worry about the future of his avian friend. “What will become of you? Where will you go . . . where will you . . . live?” he asks her. Through his artistry as a master craftsman he answers the questions for his humble friend and assures that he, himself will not be forgotten.

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Review:

"Tender and poignant . . . Drawn skilfully and freely in pen and ink, washed with shades of blue and terracotta, the pictures are full of events and details beyond the story, and depict the rooftops, the restaurants and the light of Italy in a way that makes you long to be there." (Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times)

"Macaulay refuses to be confined by the conventions of the picture book." (Booklist)

"Unassuming but affecting, this tale of friendship is bound to be popular with a wide audience." (The Bulletin)

"The warm, offbeat story of camaraderie and nurturing is told in subtly humorous, succinct text, but it's Macaulay's winning illustrations that steal the show." (Booklist)

"These intricate drawings are suffused with soft autumnal colours that perfectly complement the beautiful story." (The New York Times Book Review)

Book Description:

'An eloquent storybook for readers of all ages.' New York Times

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 061869336X
• ISBN 13: 9780618693368
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48