ALONG A LONG ROAD BY FRANK VIVA FREE

A perfect transition from picture books to chapter books, this illustrated novel will have even the most reluctant readers engaged. With clever use of words, line and images, the marriage between the two becomes inseparable.Īnd once the novelty of the unusual placement of text and pictures wears off, it becomes second nature to see them intertwined on the page, making us question why more books are not delivered in this engaging and accessible format.Ī heart-wrenching story that’s crying out to be devoured by young readers. Publication date 2011 Topics Bicycles - Juvenile fiction, Bicycles and bicycling - Stories, Bicycles Publisher Toronto, Ont. Going up, going down, around, through a tunnel, in, out, over a bridge - all to do it all over again. He made his writing debut with his first picture book, Along a Long Road, which was a finalist for the Governor Generals Award for Illustration, and was. It’s unlike any other book we’ve ever seen. The composition of this book alone is a sight to behold. A beautifully illustrated text that follows a cyclist on his journey around a small town (great one for maps too). Yes, there are grumpy old men and big, bad bullies, but there’s also a hidden library, clear starry nights and a mysterious girl.Įxecuted so creatively, making the most of shape, space and form.

Ride up and around, along and through, out and down. WANT A NOOK Explore Now Buy As Gift Overview Follow that road Speed off on an eventful bicycle ride along the bold yellow road that cuts through town, by the sea, and through the country.

ALONG A LONG ROAD BY FRANK VIVA FREE

Ride up and around, along and through, out and down. 9.99 Instant Purchase Available on Compatible NOOK Devices and the free NOOK Apps. Great fun to look at kids will feel the speed of the bike and. In our opinion, he leads the field in terms of design and creativity and is willing to push boundaries with his artwork.Īnd ‘ Sea Change‘ is no different in that respect.įrom the critically acclaimed illustrator comes an almost unexpected, overwhelmingly emotive read.Ī highly illustrated book aimed at a slightly older audience than our usual reviews, this unfurling story will grab even the hardest of hearts.Īll of his friends were looking forward to what summer had in store, sleepovers, drive-in movies and rope-swings, but not Eliot. Eliot is being sent to a remote village in Nova Scotia for the summer by his parents.īut despite his worst fears, he grows to love this place he never wanted to visit in the first place. Follow that roadSpeed off on an eventful bicycle ride along the bold yellow road that cuts through town, by the sea, and through the country. by Frank Viva & illustrated by Frank Viva RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2011.

Along a long road by frank viva