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A well written fantasy adventure based around the issue of dealing with the loss of a parent. Vivid, original imagery in the writing is complemented by wonderful line drawings throughout The Bookseller 20090724 a very distinctive book thebookbag.co.uk Barrett's haunting, ethereal illustrations add to the this story's magical lyrical quality Glasgow Herald Tim Binding, author of fiction for adults such as Island Madness and Man Overboard, is a newcomer to children's stories. He makes his debut this month with Sylvie and the Songman, a fantasy about a parallel world ruled by a nightmarish dictator who seeks power through music and has stolen the voices of all the animals in the real world for his own ends. Sylvie is a little girl who has to restore the animals' voices and rescue her father, a musician kidnapped by the Songman. It is a charming and original tale, ably told The Observer The stunning pencil illustrations add immeasurably to this story. Vivid writing, unforgettable scenes and a compelling story Carousel Binding's magical story combines the thoughts of a confused young girl and those of the animals she encounters on her journey Daily Telegraph Powerful, haunting ... Angela Barrett's delicate illustration intensifies the eerie magic. This is a classic in the making Irish Post A compelling and well-thought read South Wales Argus ... it's wonderful to find an adventure book that provides perspectives on the organic and musical worlds that many readers may find intriguing and enlightening Books for Keeps A gripping story with suitably eerie illustrations Junior Education Plus
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A compelling story full of magic and music.
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Format:Paperback
I was suprised how much this book gripped me from start to end, I could barely put it down, whenever i was out and about my eyes and hands wanted to pick up the book and start reading it, it was so amazing, i was magnetized to it.
The story is about a girl called Sylvie, who's father is a music maker. One day Sylvie comes home to find her beloved dog, Mr Jackson, had lost his bark, and her dad, had disappeared. So Sylvie, Mr Jackson and her best friend Goerge, set out on the journey of a lifetime to find Sylvie's dad, but there is one person that can stop them, the Songman....
I'd describe this book as, exciting, exhilerating, gripping, unforgetable, but sad.
This is an honestly amazing fantasy book, that will blow your mind. IT IS TRULY AMAZING! Full of thought-provoking matters and a storyline that you will never forget, it is a must read! Once you finish the book, it leaves you with one interesting thing to think about, what do you think animals would say if they could speak to us?
I recommend this book to ages 9+.
If you want an extraordinary read then i advise you to get this book.
The story is about a girl called Sylvie, who's father is a music maker. One day Sylvie comes home to find her beloved dog, Mr Jackson, had lost his bark, and her dad, had disappeared. So Sylvie, Mr Jackson and her best friend Goerge, set out on the journey of a lifetime to find Sylvie's dad, but there is one person that can stop them, the Songman....
I'd describe this book as, exciting, exhilerating, gripping, unforgetable, but sad.
This is an honestly amazing fantasy book, that will blow your mind. IT IS TRULY AMAZING! Full of thought-provoking matters and a storyline that you will never forget, it is a must read! Once you finish the book, it leaves you with one interesting thing to think about, what do you think animals would say if they could speak to us?
I recommend this book to ages 9+.
If you want an extraordinary read then i advise you to get this book.
Format:Paperback
I first read this book from the library and was extremely surprised at how much it gripped me being mostly fantasy. The story line is adquately described on the product page of the site but the book impressed me so much I bought copies for other people for Christmas presents. I feel that this would appeal to readers of any age.
Format:Paperback
Oh I loved this galloping well written story - which I read before my boys had a turn - about the place that there is for an outsider. And the philosophical question: what would a tiger or a fox or a donkey say if they could speak? There is magic and heroism in the girl Sylvie and her friend. Her friends.
Where did her mother go? What does her father invent? Why are the animals going silent?
Where did her mother go? What does her father invent? Why are the animals going silent?
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