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The Emerald Curse

by (author) Simon Rose

illustrated by Cynthia Nugent

Publisher
Tradewind Books
Initial publish date
Jun 2006
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781896580906
    Publish Date
    Jun 2006
    List Price
    $9.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 8 to 10
  • Grade: 4 to 7
  • Reading age: 9 to 12

Description

Charles Kelly was the world's greatest comic book artist until he disappeared without a trace. Years later, his grandson Sam discovers a mysterious pen in Kelly's studio and is propelled into a deadly dimension where supervillains are disturbingly real.

About the authors

Simon Rose was born in Derbyshire, England. He graduated from university with a degree in history and has lived in Canada since 1990. He is also a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature of West Redding, CT. Simon offers a wide variety of presentations, workshops and author-in-residence programs for schools and libraries, covering such topics as the writing process, editing and revisions. He is a regular speaker at conferences and festivals, and has served as a juror for numerous literary prizes and awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature in 2007. Simon, his two children, and his dog and cat live in Calgary.

 

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Cynthia Nugent
is a nationally recognized and award-winning children's book author and illustrator. Her first book, Mister Got to Go, is now considered a Canadian classic. All of her books have been on the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Our Choice lists. She also makes book trailers and apps and has animated several Tradewind titles. Cynthia lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her Yorkshire terrier Emma.

More information is available at www.cynthianugent.com.

Cynthia Nugent's profile page

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