Queen of Seagulls - Hardcover

Ruta Briede

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1910139130 ISBN 13: 9781910139134

Publisher: Emma Press, 2018

Synopsis

This is a story of true love amid the seagulls!

Do you know your neighbours? But do you really know them? In this delightfully subversive, comic contemporary fable, written for children and adults alike, you will be reminded that everyone you know - even your most boring or annoying neighbour - might be leading a life full of magic and wonder...

Renata may not seem like your average hero. She s an angry neighbour who complains about the people around her, steals food that has been left out for the birds, and yells if she ever hears music. But there is much more to her... what are the seagulls trying to tell her? And what does the accordionist s mysterious song really mean?

In order to find out the answers to these questions, Renata needs to learn about herself, and overcome her past mistakes. Everyone has secrets and problems. How do we overcome them and build a better life for us and those around us? Renata needs to work that out - and she s going to take you along on her magical journey of self-discovery...

The Queen of Seagulls is a contemporary, refreshing picture book, suitable for all ages, and illustrated with expressive, bold artwork that is full of personality. It is written and drawn by Ruta Briede, a leading illustrator and instructor at the Latvian Academy of Arts.

About this title

About the Author:

Ruta Briede illustrates books, draws comic, designs puppet shows and teaches at the Art Academy of Latvia. She is the creator of the BICKI-BUCK BOOKS series and the puppet stage show based on this story about Renata.

Elina Braslina studied Printmaking and Graphic Arts at the Art Academy of Latvia. Since 2014 she has illustrated ten titles, including Moon Juice, which is her international debut. She has received a number of nominations in Latvia and was twice awarded the Zelta bele (Golden Apple Tree) National Prize for Book Art. You can visit El na s website and see more of her illustrations here: www.elinabraslina.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Emma Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1910139130
• ISBN 13: 9781910139134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 44
• Illustrator: Elina Braslina