Rose's Dress of Dreams (Little Gem) Synopsis
Young Rose dreams of sewing beautiful dresses for the women of Paris. But when a chance encounter with royalty changes her life, Rose must draw on all her skills to create the most breathtaking dress of them all Based on the life of Rose Bertin, the woman credited with creating haute-couture, this is a story to inspire bold girls and boys everywhere.
A beautiful tale for dreamers from award-winning author Katherine Woodfine. Based on the life of Rose Bertin, the woman credited with creating haute-couture, and featuring stunning illustrations by Kate Pankhurst.
About This Edition
ISBN: |
9781781127681 |
Publication date: |
14th April 2018 |
Author: |
Katherine Woodfine |
Illustrator: |
Kate Pankhurst |
Publisher: |
Barrington Stoke Ltd |
Format: |
Paperback |
Pagination: |
104 pages |
Series: |
Little Gems |
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About Katherine Woodfine
Katherine Woodfine was born in Lancashire in 1983, and studied English at Bristol University. She lives in London and since 2009 has worked for the literature charity Booktrust, where she is a children's book specialist and project manager of the Children's Laureate, working with leading children's authors such as Malorie Blackman, Julia Donaldson and Anthony Browne.
Katherine is the bestselling author of the Sinclair’s Mysteries and the Taylor & Rose Secret Agents series. Her first novel, The Clockwork Sparrow, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2015. For Barrington Stoke, her Heroines from History Little Gems series includes Elisabeth and the Box of Colours, Sophie Takes to the Sky and Rose’s Dress of Dreams which was heralded by the Guardian as “a pink-clad paean to design and dressmaking as an artistic rebellion”
More About Katherine Woodfine
Katherine Woodfine says: I’m so delighted to be joining Barrington Stoke’s wonderful Little Gems list, with this story inspired by the real-life Rose Bertin. As soon as I discovered Rose’s story, I was captivated by the idea of this determined young girl, forging a new path for herself in 18th century Paris – and going on to change the course of fashion history. I’ve long been an admirer of Kate Pankhurst’s gorgeous illustrations and I’m thrilled to have the chance to work with her.
Kate Pankhurst adds: I’m a huge fan of Katherine’s writing, she has such a talent for creating a sense of history and place in her stories, so I jumped at the chance to illustrate this title. Historical fiction is such a great way for young readers to explore the past and I’m particularly looking forward to recreating Katherine’s vivid descriptions of the stunning fashions seen in France in the late 1700s.
A Piece of Passion from Emma Hargrave, Editor : It is a joy to welcome Katherine Woodfine to our list with such a stunning Little Gem. Katherine’s love of research led her to stories of fascinating young women in the court of Marie Antoinette. In particular, the passionate talent and energy of Rose Bertin sparked Katherine’s imagination – so much so that the glimmer of an idea was transformed into this wonderful story as easily as a needle pulling thread …
We are thrilled to offer a stand-out illustrator for Rose. Kate Pankhurst is renowned for her portraits of female pioneers, and her spirited artwork perfectly evokes the life and times of Rose Bertin, a girl who secured her own dreams and enabled others to live theirs. Rose’s Dress of Dreams really is a gorgeous dream of a book – inspirational, engaging, and as well-crafted as the outrageous fashions it describes.
A Piece of Passion from Emma Hargrave, Editor : It is a joy to welcome Katherine Woodfine to our list with such a stunning Little Gem. Katherine’s love of research led her to stories of fascinating young women in the court of Marie Antoinette. In particular, the passionate talent and energy of Rose Bertin sparked Katherine’s imagination – so much so that the glimmer of an idea was transformed into this wonderful story as easily as a needle pulling thread …
We are thrilled to offer a stand-out illustrator for Rose. Kate Pankhurst is renowned for her portraits of female pioneers, and her spirited artwork perfectly evokes the life and times of Rose Bertin, a girl who secured her own dreams and enabled others to live theirs. Rose’s Dress of Dreams really is a gorgeous dream of a book – inspirational, engaging, and as well-crafted as the outrageous fashions it describes.
High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
About the Little Gems series: Little Gems are in a gorgeous new chunky format, with high-spec production including coloured endpapers and jacketed flaps with activities. Additional features include high quality cream paper, Barrington Stoke font and illustrations on every page. They are perfect for 5-8's. These quality stories promote good reading practice for all newly independent readers.