FOSSIL GIRL

Catherine Brighton
Price $9.99 / £8.99
Description Description
This captivating picture book tells the true story of 10-year-old Mary Anning who, nearly 200 years ago, discovered the first complete fossil of an Ichthyosaurus, or fish lizard, now in the Natural History Museum. Single-minded Mary wants to find a really special fossil for her father's shop, and when she sees a huge eye staring out of the cliff face she resolves to bring the creature down, whatever the risk. This spectacular tale of a little girl who became the world's most famous fossil-hunter will inspire and motivate young dinosaur fans!
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Format:
Format Trade Paperback 32 Pages
ISBN:
ISBN 9781845077327
Size:
Size8.43 in x 10.63 in / 214.00 mm x 270.00 mm
Published:
Published Date September 1st, 2006
Catherine Brighton
Catherine Brighton trained at St Martin's College of Art and the Royal College of Art. She has held exhibitions of her work in the Barbican, London, at the Bath Festival, and at a Southern Arts travelling exhibition. She is now a successful full-time author/illustrator of children's books. She lives in London.
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