| The Princess's Blankets Contributor(s): Duffy, Carol Ann (Author), Hyde, Catherine (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763645478 ISBN-13: 9780763645472 Publisher: Templar Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2009 Annotation: "Haunting, mysterious paintings by Catherine Hyde form the highly unusual illustrations for Carol Ann Duffy's new fairy tale." -- INSIDE CORNWALL MAGAZINE A young princess who can never feel warm. A worried king and queen. A stranger in black with hard gray eyes. A musician with a kind and good heart. Carol Ann Duffy's powerful new fairy tale explores the depths of human fears, frailty, and love, complemented by a series of beautiful, atmospheric paintings by acclaimed artist Catherine Hyde. Compelling, lyrical, magical -- this is the tale of THE PRINCESS'S BLANKETS. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2008938414 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 10.18" W x 12.56" (1.43 lbs) 40 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A princess lived, once, who was always cold. Even when the bright sun was at its hottest, she never felt warm. A young princess who can never feel warm. A worried king and queen. A stranger in black with hard gray eyes. A musician with a kind and good heart. Carol Ann Duffy's powerful new fairy tale explores the depths of human fears, frailty, and love, complemented by a series of beautiful, atmospheric paintings by acclaimed artist Catherine Hyde. Compelling, lyrical, magical -- this is the tale of The Princess's Blankets. |