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An endearing adventure story about finding a place to call home.

This is the story of a band of seven furry brothers. They live in a nice, safe, warm home a very small hole. Yet as they grow up they become too big for the tiny space and are forced out into the world. And so their adventure begins a quest for a new place to call their own! This determined little unit tackle the elements: crossing the sea, climbing a mountain, trawling across the desert and surviving a labyrinth until, finally, they reach the edge of the world... What will they see here and will they ever find a place they can call home?



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This collaboration between two Bookseller favourites is a real treat. An epic adventure of seven furry brothers in search of a new home, with all the humour and innovation you would expect. * Bookseller *
A great picture book … is as rare as hens’ teeth. So it is with great joy that I can add one more to the list… This is a wonderful book -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
This endearing and engaging picture book about growing up is told with gentle humour and illustrated by Best New Illustrator Viviane Schwarz's blend of painting and photography. * Booktrust *
(a) humorous mini-epic ... Schwarz uses a mixture of illustrations and photography to great effect and gives each creature a distinct persona. * The Herald *
The adventure is splendid, the ending happy * Carousel *

A Place to Call Home

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    A Paperback / softback by Alexis Deacon, Silvia Viviane Schwarz, Viviane Schwarz

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      Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 05/01/2012
      ISBN13: 9781406337778, 978-1406337778
      ISBN10: 1406337773

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An endearing adventure story about finding a place to call home.

      This is the story of a band of seven furry brothers. They live in a nice, safe, warm home a very small hole. Yet as they grow up they become too big for the tiny space and are forced out into the world. And so their adventure begins a quest for a new place to call their own! This determined little unit tackle the elements: crossing the sea, climbing a mountain, trawling across the desert and surviving a labyrinth until, finally, they reach the edge of the world... What will they see here and will they ever find a place they can call home?



      Trade Review
      This collaboration between two Bookseller favourites is a real treat. An epic adventure of seven furry brothers in search of a new home, with all the humour and innovation you would expect. * Bookseller *
      A great picture book … is as rare as hens’ teeth. So it is with great joy that I can add one more to the list… This is a wonderful book -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
      This endearing and engaging picture book about growing up is told with gentle humour and illustrated by Best New Illustrator Viviane Schwarz's blend of painting and photography. * Booktrust *
      (a) humorous mini-epic ... Schwarz uses a mixture of illustrations and photography to great effect and gives each creature a distinct persona. * The Herald *
      The adventure is splendid, the ending happy * Carousel *

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