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Angus Rides The Goods Train

Angus Rides The Goods Train

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Paperback / softback

£6.99

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780552569194
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 01/08/2013
Width: 24.2 cm
Height: 29.2 cm
When Angus boards the goods train, laden with milk, honey, and rice, he's full of excitement as the driver speeds across land and sea. But why won't the train stop for those who are hungry and thirsty? What can Angus do? This moral classic is beautifully written by Alan Durant (author of Always and Forever) with stunning illustrations by Chris Riddell.

Alan Durant, Chris Riddell

Alan Durant (Author) Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy, Angus Rides the Goods Train and Always and Forever to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author. He's married, with three children and lives in Brighton. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.Chris Riddell (Illustrator) Chris Riddell is an acclaimed artist of children's books and a political cartoonist for the Observer. Amongst other titles, Chris illustrates the Ottoline young fiction series and the Goth Girl series, as well as working closely with Paul Stewart on the Edge Chronicles and Wyrmeweald. Children's Laureate from 2015-2017, he has won many awards for his work, including the Nestle Gold Award, the UNESCO Award for Something Else and the rare honour of three Kate Greenaway Medals.

""As morality tales go, this is definitely one of the best . . .the book si great for adults with its cleverly hidden message and the illustration is indeed fantastic."" * South Wales Argus * "A very simple but interesting story that highlights the issue of how qw share the world's resources in a way kids can understand." * NI4Kids * ""An imaginative introduction to the rich poor divide, with dream-like illustrations to bring the satire alive."" * Junior * "This book is a demonstration of the sheer virtuosity of Riddell's craft. Few other artists could describe the features of a desperate bear with such perfection..." * Books for Keeps *