The Magic Hour

(Hardback)

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One long, hot summer Lily and Rose are playing out amongst the garden of a large country house, when they spot a strange light. It must be fairies! They are determined to catch the fairies and sneak out at sunset to find them. However, things aren't always what they seem - will Lily and Rose be disappointed Or perhaps what they find is magical in its own way Based on the world-famous John Singer Sargent painting, Carnation, Lily, Lily Rose, Ian Beck brings the subjects to life and reveals an inspirational world behind the painting.

Author Bio

Ian Beck is an illustrator and author living in London. He has written and illustrated numerous titles for children including The Teddy Robber, Tom Trueheart, Pastworld and The Jungle Books. He may be best known for illustrating the album cover for Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.