Jonathan Swift's Gulliver

(Paperback)

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A prize-winning edition of one of the best-loved stories in English literature.

This magnificent edition of Jonathan Swift's classic adventure story contains all four of Gulliver's extraordinary voyages. Martin Jenkins has skilfully adapted the original novel, remaining true to its tone and humour while making it accessible to younger readers. Chris Riddell brings life to Swift's searing imagination in wonderful panoramic detail. Winner of the 2005 Kate Greenaway Medal and the 2005 National Literacy Association Wow! Award, and shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards, 2005.

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This handsome book must be the year's most impressive illustrative feat. * The Sunday Times *

Author Bio

Jonathan Swift (16671745) is regarded as the foremost prose satirist in the English language. Martin Jenkins is a conservation biologist by trade and has written numerous children's books about the natural world.

Chris Riddell is an award-winning author, illustrator and political cartoonist for the Observer. He lives in Brighton.