King Kong
(Trade Paperback / Paperback, New edition)
By Browne, Anthony
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It was Beauty that killed the Beast King Kong is a giant gorilla, a massive monster of an ape, who lives on a remote island. The mighty beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to have her, he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilization an...d put on show, but when he sees Ann, he breaks his heavy chains and begins to wreak havoc on the streets of New York ...The enthralling story of King Kong, involves battles with dinosaurs, daring rescues and incredible escapes - endless thrills lead up to one of the most famous climaxes of all time!
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| ISBN |
9780552553841 |
| Released NZ |
1 Dec 2005 |
| Publisher |
Penguin Random House Australia |
| Format |
Trade Paperback/Paperback, New edition |
| Availability |
Indent title (internationally sourced), allow 8-12 weeks
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Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
5-8 years |
| Reading Age |
5-8 years |
| NBS Text |
Picture Books |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
| NZ Review |
Wonderful Sunday Telegraph 20051127 Browne creates an understanding for the creature's emotions. Without spectacular cinematic effects, the themes of the story are much more apparent TES 20060113 A stunningly illustrated picture book that is just right for secondary school ages ... With wit and verve in the artwork this is a winner The School Librarian |
| UK Review |
Bertrams Star Rating: 4 stars (out of 5) |
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Author's Bio
Anthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.
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