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Jim''s Lion

Paperback | English

By (author): Russell Hoban

Illustrated by: Alexis Deacon

Russell Hoban''s moving, unflinching tale of a boy who finds bravery during illness is dramatically reimagined in graphic-novel format with new art by Alexis Deacon.

From the incomparable Russell Hoban comes a moving, unflinching tale of a boy who finds bravery during illness, beautifully re-imagined as a graphic-novel by award-winning illustrator Alexis Deacon. Asleep in his hospital bed, Jim dreams of a great lion with white teeth and amber eyes. This lion is Jim''s finder. According to Nurse Bami, everyone has a finder, a creature who comes looking for us when we are lost. But when the time comes for Jim''s operation, will his lion be able to find him and bring him safely home? With the inclusion of powerful dream sequences, and a triumphant message of facing one''s fears, Russell Hoban''s tale of a boy''s search for strength and courage will resonate with any child dealing with adversity or sickness.

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Product Details
  • Format: Paperback
  • Weight: 198g
  • Dimensions: 150 x 258mm
  • Publication Date: 04 Jun 2015
  • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 7-9
  • ISBN13: 9781406360714

About Russell Hoban

Russell Hoban was the renowned author of many famous novels including Turtle Diary (which was made into a film starring Ben Kingsley and Glenda Jackson) and Riddley Walker which won the John W. Campbell Award for science fiction. He also wrote over 50 children''s books including such classics as The Mouse and His Child Bedtime for Frances How Tom Beat Captain Najork and The Sea-Thing Child. Born in Pennsylvania in 1925 he moved to London in 1969 and spent the rest of his life there.Alexis Deacon''s first picture book Slow Loris was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. His second Beegu was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award and selected by the New York Times as one of the year''s best illustrated children''s books. In 2008 he was chosen as one of the Booktrust''s ten Best New Illustrators. About illustrating Jim''s Lion Alexis says I wanted the reader to see the choices Jim makes in his dreams. Will he turn and run or will he keep on walking? Alexis lives in South East London. Visit his website at www.alexisdeacon.co.uk.

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