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The Little Grey Men

BB author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:2nd Aug '12

Should be back in stock very soon

The Little Grey Men cover

A beautiful reissue of this charming and much-loved classic

This timeless tale introduces readers to Dodder, Baldmoney, Cloudberry, and Sneezewort . . . the last four gnomes in Britain. The brothers live a happy and peaceful life until the day that Cloudberry decides to go and explore. When he doesn't return the remaining three brothers build a boat and set off on an adventure of their own to find him.The last four gnomes in Britain live on the banks of the bubbling Folly brook. They are perfectly happy with their quiet life, except, that is, for one . . . Cloudberry. Restless and longing for adventure, Cloudberry sets off to follow his dream. But when he doesn't return, the remaining gnomes must set off on their own adventure to find him. This is the story of the brothers' epic journey in search of Cloudberry and is set against the background of the English countryside, beginning in spring, continuing through summer, and concluding in autumn, when the first frosts start to arrive. This enchanting tale was the winner of the prestigious Carnegie Medal and features the author's own beautiful illustrations throughout.

ISBN: 9780192793508

Dimensions: 199mm x 131mm x 19mm

Weight: 231g

256 pages

Reissue