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An Anty-War Story

Tony Ross

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English
Anderson Press
01 October 2019
The only ant with his own name, Douglas is born into the wonderful Antworld and dreams of one day joining the line to hunt out food. But his superiors have other plans for him: Douglas is to be a soldier. They tell him his job is all about parading, waving flags and wearing a uniform, but Douglas is about to discover that there is no glory in war. A humbling perspective on the First World War from master-storyteller Tony Ross.

'Uncompromisingly powerful' GUARDIAN 'Layered and shocking; to be read with the knowledge that a conversation on war will surely follow' KIRKUS ‘the perfect way to address the idea of war with children’ ASSOCIATION OF ILLUSTRATORS

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Imprint:   Anderson Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 259mm,  Width: 200mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   170g
ISBN:   9781783447664
ISBN 10:   1783447664
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 5 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Tony Ross has been illustrating books for over 40 years, and has been published all over the world. He is perhaps best known for his much-loved Little Princess series, which has been adapted for TV and is currently showing on Channel 5s Milkshake, and for his collaboration on David Walliams' best-selling children's books. Tony's books have been shortlisted for the The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (Slug Needs a Hug) and the Kate Greenaway (Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers), and Tadpole's Promise won the Silver Medal Smarties Prize. He has been named as the best-selling illustrator in the UK for three years in a row, and he is the UK's libraries' most-borrwed illustrator. He lives in Rutland.

Reviews for An Anty-War Story

Uncompromisingly powerful -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian * Layered and shocking; to be read with the knowledge that a conversation on war will surely follow. * Kirkus Reviews * [A] slim book wielding disproportionate power -- Imogen Russell Williams * Times Literary Supplement * ...you fall in love with Douglas straight away...I'd recommend An Anty-War Story as the perfect way to address the idea of war with children. * Association of Illustrators *


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