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The Garden at the End of the World

By Briony Stewart and Cassy Polimeni
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The Garden at the End of the World by Briony Stewart and Cassy Polimeni takes young readers on a fantastical adventure through a lush, magical garden. In this enchanting tale, children embark on a journey of discovery, encountering various plants and creatures that help them uncover the mysteries of nature's wonders. Through vibrant illustrations and captivating storytelling, it celebrates curiosity and the beauty of our natural world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that blend adventure with a touch of mystery, perfect for young explorers with vivid imaginations. This tale invites you into a beautifully illustrated world where the wonders of nature and the power of curiosity set the stage for a heartwarming journey.

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Isla and her mother go on an enchanting journey to the Global Seed Vault in Norway to discover a garden waiting at the end of the world. At the end of the world is an island covered in ice. On the island is a mountain. Inside the mountain is a vault. And inside the vault are millions of seeds. When Isla makes a special discovery, she and her botanist mother adventure to the Global Seed Vault in Norway. Isla is going to leave her precious package there, so children who haven't even been born yet can grow and eat the food we all enjoy. What else will they encounter along the way? The Garden at the End of the World is a hopeful story about protecting nature's treasures for the future.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702265693

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 April 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 293.0mm

Weight: 474g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Cassy Polimeni is a freelance editor and former travel writer/magazine editor. The Garden at the End of the World is her first picture book. Cassy is the founding editor of Living Between Cultures, a creative writing and anthology project for and by young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. She has also worked as a bookseller, publishing assistant and airport chauffeur. In 2022 she was awarded an ASA mentorship for her middle grade novel set in northern Norway. Briony Stewart is the author and illustrator of several award-winning books for children, including the Kumiko and the Dragon series and We Love You Magoo, which was a CBCA Early Childhood Honour Book for 2020. Briony lectures on children's literature at university and conducts talks and workshops with children across Australia. She loves live drawing challenges, daydreaming and discussing dragons, bunnies and how to tame lions.

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