Daniel peter wilkes (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Usborne Picture Classics) Publication Date: 1981 (First Edition in this series) ISBN: 0 86020 553 3 / 0860205533 Format: Large format softcover / trade paperback, 32 pages Condition: Very Good + / Near Fine - Bright, clean copy with minor shelf wear consistent with age. All pages intact, vibrant illustrations. No writing or inscriptions. Classic 1981 Usborne Picture Classics Edition - Beautifully Illustrated Children's Retelling This is the charming and highly engaging 1981 Usborne Picture Classics adaptation of Daniel Defoe's timeless tale. Retold especially for younger readers by Angela Wilkes and brought to life with Peter Dennis's vibrant, full-colour illustrations on nearly every page. Perfect for children aged 6-10 or as a nostalgic read for adults who remember the series. Story Summary Long ago, a young man named Robinson Crusoe left home against his father's wishes to seek adventure at sea. After a dramatic shipwreck, he finds himself the sole survivor on a remote desert island. Armed with only his wits, items salvaged from the wreck (including his loyal dog and later a talking parrot named Poll), Crusoe builds a home, grows crops, tames goats, survives storms, earthquakes, and cannibals, and eventually rescues Friday - leading to friendship, rescue, and his return to civilization after 28 years (or a child-friendly condensed version here). This edition faithfully captures the spirit of Defoe's classic while making it accessible and exciting for young readers with simplified text and dynamic pictures. Author/Reteller - Angela Wilkes Angela Wilkes is a renowned British children's author and editor, celebrated for creating lively, engaging, and educational books that children return to again and again. She has written and contributed to dozens of popular titles, including cookbooks (The Usborne First Cookbook), activity books, language guides, and classic adaptations for Usborne. Her style is known for clear, enthusiastic prose that sparks imagination while building reading confidence. Wilkes has been a key figure in Usborne's successful children's non-fiction and storybook lines for decades. Illustrator - Peter Dennis Peter Dennis (born 1950) is a highly respected British illustrator best known for his detailed, atmospheric historical and adventure artwork. Trained at Liverpool Art College, he was inspired by classic magazines like Look and Learn. While famous for military history illustrations (including hundreds of titles for Osprey Publishing), he also produced wonderful, colourful work for children's books in the 1970s-1980s, including Usborne's Picture Classics series. His Robinson Crusoe illustrations are dynamic, expressive, and full of life - capturing shipwrecks, island survival, wildlife, and dramatic encounters with vivid watercolour-style art that has delighted generations of readers. Edition Notes Part of the desirable early Usborne Picture Classics series (large format, heavily illustrated). Original cover price: £1.00 (as shown on back cover). Back cover includes a short biography of Daniel Defoe and a summary of the story. Features map of the island, calendar pole, and all the iconic scenes: raft-building, cave home, footprint discovery, Friday's rescue, etc. This is a wonderful collectible piece of 1980s children's publishing - ideal for fans of illustrated classics, homeschooling, or completing Usborne sets. Scarce in this original 1981 printing. Peter Dennis (illustrator). …

Zustand: Fine. French édition - Livre issu de déstockage JAMAIS LU présentant des marques de manipulation sur la couverture et/ou les pourtours mais demeurant en très bon état d'ensemble.Expédition sous blister dans une enveloppe matelassée depuis la France. 13x20x1cm. 2012. Relié. 64 pages. Fine. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). …

tapa blanda. Zustand: 2ª Mano - Bueno. 2ª Mano. Plaza & Janés Editores, S.A. 1982. Cliper. Muy ilustrado. Libro.

Zustand: New. Print on Demand.

Geniette band, 20 cm, 32 pp. Ills.: kleurenillustraties. Cond.: goed / good. ISBN: 9062731945.

Paperback / softback. Zustand: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. This book is an insight into modern day life; Its a mixture of my thoughts mixed with a trace of think and grow rich by (Napoleon Hill). It states what I believe to be achievable through the power of a focused mind. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…