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Hardback

Author

John Burningham
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Publisher

Random House Children's Books

Publication date

6th March 2003

ISBN

9780224064941

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Borka: The Adventure of a Goose with No Feathers by John Burningham



Borka: The Adventure of a Goose with No Feathers

John Burningham


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The Lovereading comment:
Greenaway winner in 1963. John Burningham's classic first picture book, Borka: The Adventures of a Goose with no Feathers is somewhat reminiscent of the Ugly Duckling story and like that story there is an eventual happy ending.  Together the illustrations and the text tell a vivid and charming story that bring the characters to life on the page.  This is likely to have a been a real childhood favourite when it won the Kate Greenaway Medal back in 1964 and its timeless nature will ensure a new generation of children will love it too. (0-5) To find out more about this book CLICK HERE to visit the Carnegie Greenaway site

 

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Borka: The Adventure of a Goose with No Feathers by John Burningham
'Once upon a time there were two geese called Mr and Mrs Plumpster.' Each Spring they returned to the marshes of their ancestors, and Mrs Plumpster layed her eggs. Soon six fine young Plumpsters hatched: Archie, Freda, Jennifer, Oswald, Timothy and Borka. But Borka was different. Borka had no feathers and could not fly. When winter came the other geese flew off in search of warmer climates, leaving Borka all alone. But her adventure was only just beginning... 

About The Author


John Burningham

John Burningham has been nominated for the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. The Hans Christian Andersen Awards are presented every two years by IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) to an author and an illustrator whose complete works have made an important and lasting contribution to children's literature. The winners will be announced at the Bologna Children's Book Fair on Monday, 19 March 2012.

John Burningham is one of the most prestigious and best-loved illustrators working in the children's book field today. Trained at the Central School of Art, his first picture book, Borka was published in 1963. He has won numerous awards during his distinguished career including the Kate Greenaway Medal (twice) and the Kurt Maschler Award and his books are enjoyed by children all over the world.


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