The Paperbag Prince
A charming tale about nature and the human spirit.
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The Paperbag Prince Paperback ISBN: 9780099933205 Published: 01/03/1994 Imprint: Red Fox Extent: 32 pages Subject: Picture books, activity books & early learning material $21.95 RRP
Synopsis
An old man's kingdom is the town dump; his palace, an abandoned railroad carriage at the edge of it. But the Paper Bag Prince (he earned his title by foraging in the litter for bags and other useful objects) is content with his lot, and with his subjects--the stray animals who also call the dump home. One day he's informed that the dump has been closed and he can live there in peace and at one with nature. There's more happiness in store for him, too, when he finally wins his 'Princess,' a shy dog he coaxes out from the shadows and into his home.
Editorial Reviews
"Thompson's finely drawn, intricately bordered pages are as crammed with detail and small treasures as the dump itself." - Publishers Weekly
"The pictures are astonishing." - The Times
"This is a book to be read in ten minutes and lost in for hours." - TES
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