Big George - Softcover

Pringle, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550377124 ISBN 13: 9781550377125

Publisher: Annick Pr, 2001

Synopsis

Crashing in England in the year 1103, a traveller from space who has lost his memory is befriended by Tilly, the Miller's daughter, who dubs him "Big George," and together they must overcome many challenges and vanquish many enemies, from Tilley's father and the evil Baron to George's internal clock, which is set to send him to sleep for nine hundred years. Simultaneous.

About this title

Review:

Big George tells the story of England's very first visitor from outer space in the Year of Our Lord 1103. Illustrated by Colin Paine, this delightful book combines sprightly storytelling with simple artwork that perfectly captures the world through the eyes of an innocent visitor.

Author Eric Pringle brings a delightfully "folky" feel to a story of a big friendly giant and his encounters with the earthlings who are all-too willing to attack anything they don't really understand, proving that some things just never change.

Perfect for newly confident readers who are looking for a challenging read, this gentle, funny, observant story is a delight. (Age 7 and over.) --Susan Harrison

About the Author:

Eric Pringle has done many dramatizations for television and radio, includingDoctor Who and several Thomas Hardy novels. This is his first children's book. Eric lives in Ledbury, England.

Colin Paine is the illustrator of The Conjuror's Cookbook (Bloomsbury). He lives in Worthing, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Annick Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1550377124
• ISBN 13: 9781550377125
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Paine Colin