Synopses & Reviews
A boy who loses his dog meets a mysterious stranger and has a surprising adventure in an enchanting tale from a stellar author-illustrator team.When Tills beloved dog slips its leash on their daily romp, the boy goes to bed in despair. But he wakes to meet Mr. Finder, an odd little man from his dream, who offers to help him retrieve the frisky pup. Together Till and Finder question some likely witnesses: a heron, a mole, a riddling cat, and two obliging old ladies, Miss Gammer and Miss Mousy. But Finder is a peculiar fi gure, given to disappearing suddenly, and Till starts to wonder: Can he be trusted? Part detective story, part fairy tale, A Finders Magic has mystery, darkness and light, and all the emotional truth that is a hallmark of Philippa Pearces writing.
Synopsis
A boy who loses his dog meets a mysterious stranger and has a surprising adventure in this work that is part detective story and part fairy tale. Illustrations.
About the Author
Philippa Pearce is one of the twentieth centurys greatest childrens writers. Her books include TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN, winner of the Carnegie Medal; THE BATTLE OF BUBBLE AND SQUEAK; and THE SQUIRREL WIFE. A FINDER'S MAGIC, the last book she wrote before she died in 2006, was created for her two grandsons, to be illustrated by their other grandmother, Helen Craig.
Helen Craig is the widely acclaimed illustrator of such childrens books as THIS IS THE BEAR by Sarah Hayes, ONE WINDY WEDNESDAY by Phyllis Root, and the hugely popular ANGELINA BALLERINA stories. She lives in England.