The Egg - Hardcover

Robertson, M. P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803731949 ISBN 13: 9780803731943

Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006

Synopsis

George hatches a dragon from a strange egg that he finds and then faces the challenge of raising him properly.

About this title

Review:

'This is a truly magical book; the pictures, which are a great strength, have a timeless but surreal quality.' -- The Good Book Guide, December 2001

About the Author:

M. P. Robertson was born in Parsons Green, London. He studied Graphic Design at Hounslow Borough College, where he discovered a love for illustrated books. After leaving Hounslow he spent a year drawing in museums, cathedrals and on the underground before specialising in illustration at Kingston Polytechnic. Among the influences on his style are Mervyn Peake, Heath Robinson and Odile Redon. He believes that more than merely decorating a book, illustration should be integral to the narrative. Among is books for Frances Lincoln are The Egg, The Great Dragon Rescue and The Dragon Snatcher; Hieronymus Betts and his Unusual Pets, Big Brave Brian, The Sandcastle and Food Chain. He lives in Bradford on Avon with his partner and two sons.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0803731949
• ISBN 13: 9780803731943
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32