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Synopsis
'A shoot will spring from the stock of Jesse, and from his roots a bud will blossom.' The Book of Isaiah The inspiration for this book was the tradition of carved Jesse trees (and later, stained glass windows), used in some countries to tell people Bible stories in medieval times. Using her skills as a storyteller and her love of the Bible, the author imaginatively blends the story of a craftsman recreating a carved Jesse tree with selected Old Testament stories and the Nativity. The result is a fascinating blend of simple yet evocative retellings and a sensitive contemporary story about the transforming power of love. Bee Willey's stylish, contemporary illustrations vividly capture the mood and characters of the stories. Awarded Star Choice for Christmas by The Children's Bookseller, August 2003
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'Highly wrought, subtle and compelling... a classic demonstration of the art of good storytelling.' --Ian Hislop The Sunday Telegraph 'Vivid and fresh' Children's Bookseller Supplement 'An outstandingly successful demonstration of McCaughrean's skill at retelling traditional stories for contemporary audiences' Books for Keeps
About the Author
Geraldine McCaughrean is an acclaimed novelist and writer of evocative retellings of legends, myths and historical material. She received the Whitbread Award for her first novel A Little Lower than the Angels and has since gained an international reputation. 'McCaughrean could rewrite the shipping forecast and make it sound riveting...' The Sunday Telegraph
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- PublisherLion Children's Books
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0745945775
- ISBN 13 9780745945774
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages96
- IllustratorWilley Bee
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