The Great Castle of Marshmangle [Hardcover]

MALACHY DOYLE (Author)

Book Description

What are sandcastle stompers? where would you find a wooden hill? what would you do with a brainbox banana? who is Pickpocket and how does Soggadrop save the day? A rhythmic romp with words in which a small boy discovers that his grandaddy is a most remarkable man.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Hess's illustrations are bright and colorful, with interesting perspectives and just enough whimsy to bring smiles.” -- Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Malachy Doyle grew up in Northern Ireland and then studied a Psychology degree in Lancashire. He now lives with his wife and three children and writes full time. Paul Hess went to Art College in Sydney and then worked as an Art Director in Sydney and London. He has worked as a freelance Art Director and Illustrator since 1991. Marshmangle is their first picture book for Andersen Press. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Andersen Press (March 18, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0862647924
• ISBN-13: 978-0862647926
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,704,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Malachy was born in Ireland, went to college in England, brought up his children in Wales and has now returned to Ireland, where he lives on a tiny island off the coast of County Donegal.
After spells in advertising and as a special needs teacher, Malachy turned to writing children's books. He has now had over 70 published and has won many prizes, including the Parent's Choice Gold Award and the Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award (for 'Tales from Old Ireland'), the Nestle Children's Book Silver Award (for 'The Dancing Tiger'), the Tir na nOg Award (for 'Georgie') and the English Association Award (for 'Cow').