A plucky, over-confident boy takes a tumble on his bicycle and wakes up in a strange, ancient land filled with mysterious scripts and symbols, Egyptian hieroglyphics to modern comic texts. Guided by a wise man, he embarks on an adventure through the evolution of writing, discovering how scripts tie to culture, power, and society while racing to find his way home. This graphic novel-style tale blends excitement with learning, turning a simple fall into a thrilling journey of discovery.
Aimed at ages 9 to 13 and new to English readers, this dual language book features Alex Hiett's dramatic illustrations that bring the adventure to life. Perfect for reluctant readers and classrooms, it's a clever way to explore language history, multiculturalism, and communication, encouraging chats about how words shape our world.
| ISBN: | 9781801374804 |
| Publication date: | 25th April 2024 |
| Author: | Alexander Hiett |
| Illustrator: | Alexander Hiett |
| Publisher: | Mantra Lingua an imprint of Mantra Lingua Limited |
| Format: | Book |
| Pagination: | 30 pages |
| Genres: |
Short Stories |
A plucky, over-confident boy takes a tumble on his bicycle and wakes up in a strange, ancient land filled with mysterious scripts and symbols, Egyptian hieroglyphics to modern comic texts. Guided by a wise man, he embarks on an adventure through the evolution of writing, discovering how scripts tie to culture, power, and society while racing to find his way home.
The Fall. What's That Text? features in the following genres: Short Stories
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The Fall. What's That Text? was written by Alexander Hiett and published by Mantra Lingua an imprint of Mantra Lingua Limited
The Fall. What's That Text? has 30 pages