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The Dog and the Sailor

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Dog and the Sailor

Contributors:

By (Author) Pete Jordi Wood
Illustrated by Pete Jordi Wood

ISBN:

9780241545416

Publisher:

Penguin Random House Children's UK

Imprint:

Puffin

Publication Date:

6th May 2025

UK Publication Date:

30th January 2025

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Childrens / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

48

Dimensions:

Width 212mm, Height 280mm, Spine 6mm

Weight:

253g

Description

Once upon a time, there was a lonely sailor, and a magical dog who needed his help . . . "Once upon a time, there was a kingdom full of happiness and laughter. The king and his family were kind, and all the people were content. All, that is, but one..." Discover the timeless, long-forgotten fairytale of a handsome prince and a poor sailor who set sail across the high seas on the adventure of a lifetime. When Ruan leaves behind his life as a tailor's apprentice and becomes a cabin boy aboard a ship he soon learns that the ocean is a dangerous place... facing storms, monsters, and the darkest of magic. In his quest to help a talking dog and defeat an evil princess, can Ruan stay afloat Everyone deserves a shot at happily-ever-after. Lost for centuries, The Dog and The Sailor has been brought back to life with vibrant illustrations. A reminder that LGBTQ+ heroes have always existed in stories, this magical folk tale is the perfect gift for readers young and old.

Author Bio

Pete Jordi Wood (Author, Illustrator) Pete Jordi Wood (he/him) is a British author, illustrator and screenwriter from Cornwall, U.K. Pete has written original drama for Channel 4 and the BBC and was a recipient of The John Brabourne Award from the Film and Television Charity. He describes himself as a 'fairy tale detective' who has dedicated himself to the academic study of queer folk tales, myths and legends.

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