Feather and Claw
Marta Palazzesi
Illustrated by Ambra Garlaschelli
Age 9 +
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26 September 2024
Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Synopsis
An atmospheric middle-grade fantasy from a prize-winning author, set in 1914 Valencia - perfect for fans of The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Step into the crowds and join the festivities of the colourful Las Fallas festival in Valencia, 1914. Meet Amparo and Tomas - a girl who is a hawk by day, and a boy who is a panther by night. As dusk and dawn return, they can never meet as human children. But with the help of street-smart Pepe, these unlikely friends have hopes of working together to uncover the mystery of their shared past.
Told alternately with powerful, atmospheric language and immersive full-page illustrations, this fast-paced magical adventure encourages readers to embrace who they are.
Step into the crowds and join the festivities of the colourful Las Fallas festival in Valencia, 1914. Meet Amparo and Tomas - a girl who is a hawk by day, and a boy who is a panther by night. As dusk and dawn return, they can never meet as human children. But with the help of street-smart Pepe, these unlikely friends have hopes of working together to uncover the mystery of their shared past.
Told alternately with powerful, atmospheric language and immersive full-page illustrations, this fast-paced magical adventure encourages readers to embrace who they are.
Details
26 September 2024
240 pages
9781800789227
Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Reviews
“Effortlessly flits between text and pictures. This stunning hardback is a great book for 9-12 year-olds to read in small groups”Tom Tolkien, School Reading List
“[Amparo and Tomas's] moving story is accompanied by luminously beautiful illustrations”Marianne Levy, The i
“A powerful story that even a reluctant reader might find approachable with the mix of illustration and text. Great for immersive and descriptive text.”Lisa Daisy, The School Librarian
“A powerful, exquisitely illustrated and incredibly special story”Armadillo, Armadillo
