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“Out of Il Sung Na’s brush flow the most wonderful shapes and colors; his designs land on the page as elegant abstractions (beautifully using the white of the page as shape and color), yet what registers most are vivid, personable characters.” New York Times
“Juicy, clever and beguiling. An exceptional debut novel, deftly crafted and written with style. It is the perfect book to read at the beach. But be warned: you will get a sunburn, because you won’t want to put it down.”
— Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the Gossip Girl novels
Highly Recommended – see our 5 to of 5 ACHUKAchicks review
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week 03.06.2018
“This is a witty, sophisticated, revisionist picture book for clever, fearless children.” Nicolette Jones
The conclusion to the Railhead trilogy, continuing on from the second book Black Light Express, is out on 3rd May (2018).
Peter Jackson’s movie adaptation of Mortal Engines is set for release this December. Film rights for Railhead have already been sold.
A savage science-fiction satire posits an alien invasion that leaves the human underclass dependent on the ruling vuvv for access to food and jobs. Enamoured of 1950s movie values, the vuvv can be charmed by artificial displays of chaste, “gee whizz” romance – but can artist Adam earn enough from such displays to afford medical care, even as he and his girlfriend start to hate each other? Mordant and meditative, Anderson’s writing intertwines social satire with ideas of despair, hope and the nature of art.
IMOGEN RUSSELL WILLIAMS Guardian Review
Intensely readable
Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian Review
A romantic and relevant debut about Islamophobia and how it affects the normal life of a teenage girl. Perfect for fans of Annabel Pitcher, When Dimple Met Rishi and The Hate U Give.
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week 31.12.2017
Times Children’s Book of the Week 06.01.2018
Observer Children’s Book of the Week 14.01.2018
This psychological fantasy of imaginary friends, survival, a mysterious girl and a treasure hunt, sustains anxiety while not losing heart, and finally reaches the hoped-for new start. Written with clarity and tact, it is pitched for the young despite having a serious theme, frightening circumstances and a sinister threat. Nicolette Jones
A moving, witty and magical tale about love and sadness, delectably illustrated…
Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
As the rest of the world sleeps, the Gritterman goes out to work. Through the wind and the snow. Through the blue-black hours when time slips away, he grits the paths and the pavements and the roads. For him, a life without gritting is no life at all…A song for the unsung hero, this is a story about stoicism, dignity and a man leaving behind the work that he loves.
Hands down, Beatrice Alemagna is my favorite contemporary illustrator. Pure magic.
Christian Robinson, Caledecott Honor Winner of Last Stop on Market Street