The Impossible Mountain

Name: The Impossible Mountain
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316427746
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By David Soman

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Summary

The Impossible Mountain by David Soman is a vibrant children's story about two adventurous siblings, Anna and Finn, who embark on a journey to conquer an enormous, seemingly insurmountable mountain. As they navigate through various challenges and embrace their doubts and fears, the pair learns about perseverance, bravery, and the magic of exploration. The story is filled with captivating illustrations that beautifully draw young readers into the wonders of adventure and nature.
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Format: Hardback

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Description

You are never too small for a big adventure.

Anna and her little brother Finn have lived their whole lives safe behind the stone wall of their village, never knowing what lay beyond. Until the day they peek over the edge and see the Mountain for the first time. Now, there's no stopping them. Not even the villagers who say it will be impossible.

The natural wonders of this epic journey are brought to breath-taking life by New York Times bestselling artist David Soman. Join Anna and Finn on a grand adventure where bravery, ingenuity, and grit will help them blaze a trail up the Impossible Mountain, and beyond their wildest dreams.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Impossible Mountain is praised for its enchanting storytelling and rich illustrations. Reviews highlight its dual appeal as both a whimsical fairy tale and a deeper exploration of its themes, engaging both young readers and adults alike. Critics commend Soman’s stunning, painterly illustrations for their effective portrayal of grand landscapes and intimate sibling adventures, capturing light and shadow with remarkable skill.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316427746

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Soman Young Adult

About the Author

David Soman has illustrated many beautiful picture books including the New York Times best-selling Ladybug Girl, which he co-created with his wife Jacky Davis. He is an instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and lives with his family in upstate New York where he often walks the mountains outside his studio, and where sometimes, his yard is visited by a Great and Not so Terrible Bear.

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