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Alan Marks

    De Britse kunstenaar en illustrator Alan Marks, geboren in Londen in 1957, brengt een rijke artistieke achtergrond in zijn werk. Na zijn kunstopleiding en een korte periode als docent, ontwikkelde hij een vooraanstaande carrière in tijdschrift- en boekillustratie. Zijn kenmerkende stijl heeft de pagina's van boeken voor tal van kinderboekenauteurs verrijkt. Marks wordt erkend voor zijn artistieke bijdragen en zijn genuanceerde benadering van visuele verhalen.

    Spirit of the Forest
    Jane Eyre
    The Jungle Book
    The Snow Queen
    White Fang
    The Christmas books
    • Radar and the Raft

      A True Story About a Scientific Marvel, the Lives it Saved, and the World it Changed

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      The narrative intertwines two compelling storylines: one explores the groundbreaking scientific advancements that resulted in the development of radar, while the other follows the harrowing experiences of individuals stranded on a raft during WWII. As the story unfolds, the two plots converge dramatically when the radar technology plays a crucial role in locating the raft, highlighting the intersection of innovation and human survival in times of conflict.

      Radar and the Raft2024
    • The Story of Black Beauty

      • 24bladzijden
      • 1 uur lezen

      This classic story by Anna Sewell is retold for young children in picture book form. Black Beauty is the moving story of a young horse's journey from the rolling hills of the English countryside to the dark, cobbled streets of London, and the cruelty and kindness he encounters along the way. This read-aloud text is accompanied by beautiful watercolour illustrations by Alan Marks.

      The Story of Black Beauty2013
      4,1
    • The enchanting fairytale retold through simple and engaging text with stunning original artwork. Gerda and Kay are best friends, until Kay suddenly changes. Then he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and everyone thinks he is lost forever. But Gerda is determined to rescue him.

      Usborne Picture Books: The Snow Queen2012
    • The outlaw Robin hood is determined to stop the evil Sheriff of Nottingham from bribing his way to becoming King. He sets out to steal the Sheriff's treasure - by winning an archery competition and becoming one the Sheriff's chief guard. But when his gang are all captured, will Robin be able to save them from the hangman's noose?This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", based on the tales of England's most famous outlaw and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

      Usborne Young Reading: Adventures of Robin Hood2011
    • The Usborne Illustrated Robin Hood

      • 176bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Re-live Robin Hood's daring escapades with his Merry Men, and then find out about the men who might have inspired these stories.

      The Usborne Illustrated Robin Hood2011
      4,1
    • A classic adventure novel detailing the savagery of life in the northern wilds. Its central character is a ferocious and magnificent creature, half dog, half wolf, through whose experiences we feel the harsh rhythms and patterns of wilderness life among animals and men.

      White Fang2010
      4,4
    • Each of these short stories was written specifically for Christmas. They combine concern for social ills with the myths and memories of childhood and traditional Christmas spirit-lore. The stories include "A Christmas Carol", "The Chimes", "The Battle of Life" and "The Cricket on the Hearth".

      The Christmas books2010
      4,6
    • An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for English language learners. When Much Middleton's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood.

      Robin Hood2008
      4,1