Shortlisted for The Little Rebels Children's Book Award 2014. This is a picture books of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world. The Promise is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. With poignant simplicity, honesty and lyricism, Nicola Davies evokes a powerful vision of a world where people and nature live in harmony.
And Laura Carlin's delicate illustrations capture a young girl's journey from a harsh, urban reality to the beauty and vitality of a changed world.
"This tale is a sturdy one that is made even more emphatic by Davies's terse writing style. The text is heightened in every way by Carlin's outstanding mixed-media artwork." - Booklist (starred review)
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"This tale is a sturdy one that is made even more emphatic by Davies's terse writing style. The text is heightened in every way by Carlin's outstanding mixed-media artwork." - Booklist (starred review)On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman's bag.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Promise and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-8 years old
The Promise features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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The Promise was written by Nicola Davies and published by Candlewick Press
The Promise has 40 pages
