PublishedSerenity Press, October 2021 |
ISBN9780645130737 |
FormatHardcover |
Dimensions23.4cm × 15.4cm |
Walk into a fairy tale world that's not quite what you might expect. Lara's life of lonely drudgery changes when she gains an unlikely friend and learns that acts of kindness can bring their own rewards. High-born Niamh knows the kennel boy is her soulmate, but when she seeks help from the Otherworld, her future takes a surprising turn.
Bella runs away from home on a stormy night and finds shelter in a strange old house, where she meets a shy kitchen hand, his autocratic mother, and a mouse. Young soldier Katrin makes her weary way homeward after a terrible defeat. A chance encounter with an old woman plunges Katrin into an adventure involving dogs, treasure and a lost tinder box. These four tales celebrate courage and kindness. They are about being to true to yourself and recognising the good in others. AGES: 10 plus Adults who love fairy tales should also enjoy this book. AUTHOR: Juliet Marillier was born in Dunedin, New Zealand and now lives in Western Australia. She is a full time writer of historical fantasy for adult readers, and also writes for young adults. Juliet's books are published internationally and have won many awards, including the American Library Association's Alex Award. Juliet loves fairy tales, mythology and folklore, and enjoys weaving them into her stories. Mother Thorn is her first fully illustrated book, and her first collaboration with award-winning Brisbane illustrator Kathleen Jennings. Kathleen Jennings is an illustrator and writer in Brisbane, Australia.
