The Great Green Island

(Hardback)

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Meet adventurous Ali, a nature-loving girl with a mystery to solve on an island that is much more than it seems. Because this small island holds a big secret. A magical secret in the shape of a Great Green Crocodile . . . Ali lives with her Dad on a beautiful island with a busy fishing village. So busy in fact that, no matter how hard she tries, Ali can never persuade anyone to stop what they are doing and come exploring with her. That is until the morning everyone wakes to find ALL the fish have disappeared. Every. Last. One. Who - or what - could have taken them Funny, richly detailed and deeply atmospheric, The Great Green Island weaves magic, mystery and adventure with the joy of the natural world, reminding us all to stop and experience the true wonder that surrounds us - and to do it together! Inspiring and imaginative, this is a tale that will make you see magic. A stunning debut from exciting new picture book talent, Becky Colvin, winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2023.

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Becky Colvin studied illustration at The University of West England in Bristol and went on to win the prestigious Macmillan Prize for illustration in 2023. Becky loves telling stories, capturing both the quiet and the exceptional moments in life and The Great Green Island is her debut picture book. Becky lives in Bristol.