A charming tale about nature and the human spirit.
The story of an old man living in a railway carriage on a rubbish dump who knows that even rubbish can sometimes contain treasure; and that, if he stays long enough, gentle nature will heal the countryside and make it green again.
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Summary
A charming tale about nature and the human spirit.
The story of an old man living in a railway carriage on a rubbish dump who knows that even rubbish can sometimes contain treasure; and that, if he stays long enough, gentle nature will heal the countryside and make it green again.
Description
This is the story of an old man living in a railway carriage on a rubbish dump who knows that even rubbish can sometimes contain treasure; and that, if he stays long enough, gentle nature will heal the countryside and make it green again.
Critic 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
About the Author
Colin Thompson is the award-winning author and illustrator of more than forty books, including the novel "How to Live Forever" and "The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley", winner of the CBC of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award. Born in London, Mr. Thompson currently resides in Bellingen, Australia.
Back Cover
The Paperbag Prince is an old man living in a railway carriage on a rubbish dump. But he knows that even rubbish can sometimes contain treasure, and that if he stays long enough, gentle nature will heal the countryside and make the green come again.
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