Name: King Kong
Price: 18.77 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Anthony Browne
ISBN: 9780552553841

Type

Physical Book

Author

Anthony Browne

Publisher

Random House Children's Books

Synopsis "King Kong "

It was Beauty that killed the Beast. King Kong is a giant gorilla, a massive monster of an ape who lives on a remote island. The mighty beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to have her he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilisation and put on show, but when he sees Ann he breaks his heavy chains and begins to wreak havoc on the streets of New York...The enthralling story of King Kong involves battles with dinosaurs, daring rescues and incredible escapes - endless thrills lead up to one of the most famous climaxes of all time!

Anthony Browne

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Anthony Browne (United Kingdom, September 11, 1946) is a prominent author and illustrator of children's books, internationally recognized for his unique and creative style. Throughout his career, he has published more than fifty titles, combining captivating narratives with detailed illustrations that stimulate children's imagination. Among his most notable works are "Gorilla" (1983), "Voices in the Park" (1998), and "The Pig Book" (1986), all in the genre of children's literature.

In 2000, Browne was awarded the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award, recognizing his exceptional contribution to children's literature. Additionally, he served as Children's Laureate in the United Kingdom from 2009 to 2011, promoting the importance of reading and illustration in children's education.

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