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Turtle Bay - Softcover

Pirotta, Saviour

 
9780711211681: Turtle Bay

Synopsis

People think Jiro-San is mad - he sits on the beach for hours, just listening to the wind and waiting, always waiting. But Taro is fascinated by this wise man and his wonderful secrets, especially when Jiro-San reveals to him that his sea friends are on their way to the beach.

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Review

"Masterly illustrations of the beach and its wildlife, and the beautifully paced text make this a book to remember...This is that rare product - a successful new non-fiction book where the information is presented in narrative form. This is exactly the kind of book which will engage children's interest and inspire a sense of wonder about the world - far more than any number of those many books with beautiful photographs which have only a few crisp captions to try to explain and describe their subjects." -- School Librarian

Mistry's superb, dreamlike illustrations may even prompt artistically inclined children to experiment with painting. -- Jean Craighead George in LookSmart, Dec-Jan 1997

The theme of friendship is bound up in an inspiring ecological tale which celebrates the richness of marine life. -- Child Education, January 1998

About the Author

Saviour Pirotta was born and educated in Malta. In 1982, he moved to England and spent eight years working as a storyteller for the Commonwealth Institute, visiting schools and libraries around Britain. He has written over 60 books for children and adults, including Turtle Bay which won a number of awards. His work has been translated into 15 languages. He lives in Yorkshire.

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