Ned Kelly And The City Of The Bees (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st uk ed., 1st pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A charming work of children's fiction, Ned Kelly and the City of the Bees chronicles the fantastical adventure of a young boy named Ned Kelly who, while recovering from illness, is magically shrunk and transported into a thriving beehive. With warmth and gentle wit, the narrative presents the intricate social world of the bees through Ned's wide-eyed perspective, illustrating the complex hierarchy, labor, and community that sustain the hive. Thomas Keneally brings his considerable storytelling craft to a younger audience, crafting a tale that is both imaginative and quietly educational, revealing the wonders of the natural world through the lens of fantasy. Rich in detail and brimming with curiosity, the story balances adventure with a sense of wonder that appeals to children and adults alike.
Author: Thomas Keneally
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Jonathan Cape
Genre: Childrens fiction
Edition: 1st uk ed., 1st pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A charming work of children's fiction, Ned Kelly and the City of the Bees chronicles the fantastical adventure of a young boy named Ned Kelly who, while recovering from illness, is magically shrunk and transported into a thriving beehive. With warmth and gentle wit, the narrative presents the intricate social world of the bees through Ned's wide-eyed perspective, illustrating the complex hierarchy, labor, and community that sustain the hive. Thomas Keneally brings his considerable storytelling craft to a younger audience, crafting a tale that is both imaginative and quietly educational, revealing the wonders of the natural world through the lens of fantasy. Rich in detail and brimming with curiosity, the story balances adventure with a sense of wonder that appeals to children and adults alike.