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.
On a mean street in a mean city, a thief tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But she finds she can't have it without promising something in return - to plant them all . When it turns out the bag is full of acorns, the young thief embarks on a journey that changes her own life and the lives of others for generations to come.
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On a mean street in a mean city, a thief tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But she finds she can't have it without promising something in return - to plant them all .
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 Walker Books Ltd
The Promise has 48 pages
