Autorentext

Emma Lewis is an illustrator who lives in Falmouth, England. She studied at Falmouth University and Camberwell College of Arts and is inspired by folk art and Scandinavian design. She won the 2017 Opera Prima Bologna Ragazzi Award for her book The Museum of Me, which was also shortlisted for the 2017 Klaus Flugge Prize and nominated for the 2018 Kate Greenaway Award.

Klappentext

When the old king dies, a Duke and Earl find themselves in competition for the Kingdom. Their vanity and greed sees them locked in a futile battle, which impacts the lives of the people who live in the Kingdom. But what do the people want? And will anyone listen? A moralistic tale about the dangers of vanity and power hungry leaders. Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, Emma Lewis' distinctive collage style lends a unique approach to this contemporary folktale.

Zusammenfassung
The second book from the Bologna Ragazzi Opera Prima Award winner and Kate Greenaway nominated illustrator, Emma Lewis. A contemporary folktale looking at the dangers of vanity and greed with striking, outstanding illustrations in a distinct collage style