Ruby - Softcover

Thompson, Colin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1742750893 ISBN 13: 9781742750897

Publisher: Random House Australia, 2011

Synopsis

Ruby was made in 1934 by Austin Motor Company--she's shiny, she's beautiful, and this is her story Gorgeously illustrated with pictures so intricate they can occupy readers for hours, this is the story of Ruby, a beloved vintage car that once belonged to author Colin Thompson in real life. While flipping through the pages of the lavish interior, enjoy all the colorful details, but be sure to pay attention! There are clues to the six letters and numbers that make up Ruby's license plate number hidden throughout the book, and readers are encouraged to join in on finding them as they learn where Ruby comes from and what makes her unique.

About this title

Review

""Colin Thompson's enigmatic artwork once again takes center stage." "Publishers Weekly "on" Falling Angels"

""W""ill afford hours of absorbing puzzlement trying to decipher the clever jokes hidden in the unbelievably detailed pictures." "Bookseller" on "Castles"

About the Author

Colin Thompson has received several awards, including an Aurealis Award for the novel "How to Live Forever" and the CBC Picture Book of the Year for "The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley." He is also the author of "The Big Little Book of Happy Sadness," The Dragons series, The Floods series, and "Free to a Good Home." He has been short-listed for many other awards, including the Astrid Lindgren Awardthe most prestigious children's literature prize in the world."

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Australia
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1742750893
• ISBN 13: 9781742750897
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 32