Return of the Vinetropes

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

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The wee folk have returned! Uncover the mystery of who they are and why they are here in the first book of the Vinetrope Adventures. Following a young girl, Sara, who has recently lost her mom to cancer, Return of the Vinetropes tells the story of a remarkable fairy-like creature found in Sara's back yard. Lucinda Vinetrope: born wise, full-grown, and all alone. She may only be 12 inches high, but her personality is huge! Her arrival signifies the return of the Vinetrope nation, but also the return of their evil counterparts, the Chargons and the Vinkali. Joined by a supporting cast of comedic characters, animal and human alike, Sara and Lucinda set off on their quest to find the other Vinetropes and protect their world from danger.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2017-10-25
Mått145 x 224 x 22 mm
Vikt570 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieACC Editions
Antal sidor452
FörlagACC Art Books
IllustratörJulie Bell
ISBN9781851498574

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Sherry L. Ross grew up in a home where writing and art were part of everyday life. She spent most days reading classic fantasy novels and writing poetry. Her first middle-grade novel, Return of the Vinetropes, is the fulfillment of a childhood dream. It combines her love of fantasy with poetry and prose. She has lectured on poetry and writing to middle school aged children. Ross is also the author of The Sorrell Ridge Cookbook and a book of poetry entitled Seeds of Pomegranate. In addition, she is the editor-in-chief of the Art Renewal Center, a non-profit foundation leading the revival of realism in the visual fine arts. Sherry Ross currently lives with her husband Fred Ross and their three cats in a house in the middle of the woods.

For young fantasy lovers the characters that Ms. Ross introduces in, The Vinetrope Adventures: Return of the Vinetropes, promise new worlds to become lost in.--Nora Martin "Monforton School Library " Return of the Vinetropes will take you on a magical journey that blends old and new. In this tale where science is intertwined with magic, young readers are lead to use their imaginations to consider their place in the world and the impact of their choices. The remarkable story is punctuated with artwork of the highest quality - a visual feast for readers that brings the many lovable characters to life. This perfect blending of visual elements with the written word is an extraordinary exemplar of the arts joining forces to create powerful storytelling.--Amanda Theis "Washington Art Education Association WAEA " This story proves that even the smallest person, be it a 12-year-old girl or a diminutive vinetrope, can still be part of an epic and great adventure.--Kate Holloway "Bozeman Public Library "