Author, Lee Battersby, paints remarkable pictures with his words, illuminating Magrit's deepest thoughts and perceptions, whilst shrouding many truths in mystery. Amy Daoud's illustrations, peppered throughout the pages, create a whimsical sense of Magrit's home and the tall, many-windowed buildings surrounding her.
In this intriguing world, Magrit's dearest and only friend is Master Puppet, a skeletal fellow who speaks to Magrit inside her head. One night, their familiar existence is forever changed when a stork drops a squalling bundle into the graveyard and Magrit soon comes to realise she must face her greatest fear.
Magrit is a tale of loss, love and acceptance. This award-winning story was first published in 2016, and this current edition has been released in 2019.
Title: Magrit
Author: Lee Battersby
Illustrator: Amy Daoud
Publisher: Walker Books Australia, $14.99
Publication Date: 1 March 2019
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781760650896
For ages: 9+
Type: Junior Fiction