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King Kong
Anthony Browne
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Description for King Kong
Paperback. King Kong is a giant gorilla, a monster of an ape, who lives on a remote island. The beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to have her, he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilization 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. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AF; YBC. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 294 x 225 x 9. Weight in Grams: 452.
"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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Random House Children's Publishers UK United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552553841
SKU
V9780552553841
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Anthony Browne
Anthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his ... Read more
Reviews for King Kong
Wonderful
Sunday Telegraph
Browne creates an understanding for the creature's emotions. Without spectacular cinematic effects, the themes of the story are much more apparent
TES
A stunningly illustrated picture book that is just right for secondary school ages . . . With wit and verve in the artwork this is a winner
The School Librarian ... Read more
Sunday Telegraph
Browne creates an understanding for the creature's emotions. Without spectacular cinematic effects, the themes of the story are much more apparent
TES
A stunningly illustrated picture book that is just right for secondary school ages . . . With wit and verve in the artwork this is a winner
The School Librarian ... Read more