In the Attic

Author(s): Hiawyn Oram

Children & Young Adult

A small boy, bored with all his toys, suddenly notices a trapdoor in the ceiling that can be reached by climbing the ladder of his toy fire engine. Once up in the attic he finds a window that opens many other windows and he meets a very special friend...

About the author:
Hiawyn Oram was brought up in South Africa. She was a professional actor before coming to England, where she has worked as an advertising copywriter and has had numerous books published. Satoshi Kitamura was born in Tokyo and worked in advertising there before moving to London in 1980. He won the Mother Goose Award for Angry Arthur and he is now one of the most distinguished illustrators in Britain.

General Information

  • : 9781849392983
  • : Andersen Press Ltd
  • : Andersen Press Ltd
  • : 0.191
  • : 01 May 2011
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 August 2011
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Hiawyn Oram
  • : Paperback
  • : Satoshi Kitamura
  • : 28
  • : chiefly col. Illustrations

More About The Product

Another stunning and brilliantly imaginative book from the award-winning creators of ANGRY ARTHUR.

"A delightful book to read aloud." T.L.S "The bold evocative illustrations are packed with the kinds of detail that fascinate children... A superb book." Child Education "This book cleverly illustrates what can be achieved when a child's imagination is nurtured from time to time with just 'nothingness', emptiness and space." Early Years Educator

Hiawyn Oram was brought up in South Africa. She was a professional actor before coming to England, where she has worked as an advertising copywriter and has had numerous books published. Satoshi Kitamura was born in Tokyo and worked in advertising there before moving to London in 1980. He won the Mother Goose Award for Angry Arthur and he is now one of the most distinguished illustrators in Britain.