A challenging and thought-provoking collection of new poetry and prose from some of the industry's most prestigious and talented authors and illustrators. Ideal for use in schools to help educate children when dealing with the topic of war, each contribution depicts a strong anti-war message and will serve as a cry for peace in these troubled times. Contributors include: Laurence Anholt; Julie Bertagna; Mary Hoffman; Adrian Mitchell; Beverley Naidoo; Caroline Pitcher; Michael Rosen; Ros Asquith; Korky Paul; Elizabeth Laird; Hiawyn Oram; Marcus Sedgwick; Peter Whitby; Stephen Aitken; Ann Jungman; Joanna Troughton; Michael Morpurgo; Jane Yolen; David Almond; Nick Sharratt; and Kevin Crossley-Holland. All royalties and publisher's profits will go to UNICEF to directly fund the bringing of aid to child victims of the war in Iraq.
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A thought-provoking medley of messages fostering peace. www.booktrustchildrensbooks.org.uk
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Jane Ray graduated from Middlesex University in 3D Design. She began her career designing greetings cards, book jackets and posters. Gradually, however, she moved towards children's book illustration, especially fairy tales, mythology and folktales. Jane's 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. Mary Hoffman has written around 90 books for children. Amazing Grace, commended for the Kate Greenaway medal, has sold over 1.5 million copies. Its sequel, Grace & Family was among Junior Education's Best Books of 1995 and shortlisted for the Sheffield Libraries Book Award 1996. Mary lives in Oxfordshire. To visit Mary Hoffman's website click here To read an interview with Mary Hoffman click here
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