Shortlisted for the 2015 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal The Promise is a story with a strong green message - about the power we have to transform our world - and features breathtaking design and illustration. A perfect book to share with young children. It is also a 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. It is moving, touching, unforgettable.
It received a BolognaRagazzi Award Special Mention in 2014 & was shortlisted for The Little Rebels Children's Book Award 2014.
In a mean city, on a mean street a young thief tries to rob an old woman’s bag. But she can’t have it unless she makes a promise in return – to plant them well. So she does and gets a bag filled with acorns.That is the beginning of a journey that changes her life and the lives of others that live in the city.
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In a mean city, on a mean street a young thief tries to rob an old woman’s bag. But she can’t have it unless she makes a promise in return – to plant them well.
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
Paperback, Hardback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Promise was written by Nicola Davies and published by Walker Books Ltd
The Promise has 48 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
