The Glassmaker's Daughter by Dianne Hofmeyr (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Glassmaker's Daughter by Dianne Hofmeyr, Jane Ray A beautiful fable set in sixteenth-century Venice, with stunning illustrations from award-winning artist Jane Ray. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Daniela, the glassmakers daughter, is grumpy and never smiles. Her father promises a beautiful glass palace to anyone who can make her laugh. People come from far and wide to try their luck in amusing Daniela. But mask makers, lion tamers and magicians cannot raise a smile from the princess. It is only when a young apprentice makes the first looking glass that Daniela learns to smile - at her own grumpy reflection! The glass palace splinters to smithereens from the sound of Danielas laughter, and the whole of Venice rejoices. Author Biography Dianne Hofmeyr grew up on the tip of Southern Africa. She graduated as an art teacher in Cape Town and has written several teenage novels and picture books. she has won the M-Net Award for fiction and has two IBBY Honour Books. Jane Ray began her career designing greetings cards, book jackets and posters. Gradually, however, she moved towards childrens book illustration, especially fairy tales, mythology and folktales. Janes first picture book for Frances Lincoln was Jinnie Ghost with Berlie Doherty, which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. Her other acclaimed picture books include The King of Capri with Jeanette Winterson, Romeo and Juliet with Michael Rosen, and The Dolls House Fairy and Snow White, which she both wrote and illustrated. She lives with her family in North London. Long Description A beautiful fable set in sixteenth-century Venice, with stunning illustrations from award-winning artist Jane Ray. Daniela, the glassmakers daughter, is grumpy and never smiles. Her father promises a beautiful glass palace to anyone who can make her laugh. People come from far and wide to try their luck in amusing Daniela. But mask makers, lion tamers and magicians cannot raise a smile from the princess. It is only when a young apprentice makes the first looking glass that Daniela learns to smile - at her own grumpy reflection! The glass palace splinters to smithereens from the sound of Danielas laughter, and the whole of Venice rejoices. Details ISBN1847806775 Author Jane Ray Pages 32 Audience Age 7-10 Year 2018 Illustrator Jane Ray ISBN-10 1847806775 ISBN-13 9781847806772 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-04-05 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Language English DEWEY 823.92 UK Release Date 2018-04-05 AU Release Date 2018-04-05 Audience Childrens (6-12) Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC Imprint Frances Lincoln Childrens Books NZ Release Date 2018-04-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123834307;

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