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Hom is the last of his kind. I don't know what kind of creature he is, and nobody knows he exists... apart from me. When a boy washes up on a desert island, he is sure he's on his own in the world. But there's someone else living there: Hom, a peace-loving creature who has lost h...is family, too. Alone on the island together, they learn from each other and become the best of friends. So when a rescue ship appears on the horizon, the boy has a big decision to make...
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| ISBN |
9781783449958 |
| Released NZ |
1 Jul 2021 |
| Publisher |
Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format |
Hardback |
| Alternate Format(s) |
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| Availability |
37 In stock at supplier; delivery usually 20-30 working days due to covid19 delays
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Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
3-5 years |
| Reading Age |
3-5 years |
| NBS Text |
Picture Books |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
| Awards |
Nominated for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2022 (UK)
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| NZ Review |
Jeanne Willis is one of our funniest writers for children, but she can do poignancy and tenderness with equal skill... Illustrator Paddy Donnelly creates a wonderfully lush and vibrant desert island, and his characters are equally warm and alive -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading * |
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Author's Bio
Jeanne Willis (Author) Jeanne Willis is an award-winning children's author and scriptwriter. She had her first picture book published by Andersen at the age of 21, and has won the Silver Medal Smarties Prize (Tadpole's Promise), the Nasen Special Needs Award (Susan Laughs), the Sheffield Children's Book Award (Who's in The Loo) and the Red House Children's Book Award (Bottoms Up). Jeanne has also worked on scripts for TV, including Polly Pocket and The Slow Norris, and a pilot TV series for Dr Xargle.Paddy Donnelly (Illustrator) Paddy Donnelly is an Irish illustrator who now lives in Belgium. With over 14 years experience as an illustrator and designer, Paddy now gets to make a living drawing dinosaurs and his 5 year old self is very happy about this. Coming from a graphic design background, Paddy works in various illustration styles, and also creates kids apps.
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