Cicada

Hardback Published on: 15/11/2018
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Cicada
Metaphors, metaphors
A tale of metaphors; can be read in a multitude of ways. Cicada is a very clever picture book about the evils of capitalism, depression, life. Tan's artwor... READ MORE
Maisie at Waterstones Piccadilly

Synopsis

A stunning picture book for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, from Shaun Tan, Academy Award winner and winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 2020.

Cicada work in tall building.
Data entry clerk. Seventeen year.
No sick day. No mistake.
Tok Tok Tok!

Cicada works in an office, dutifully working day after day for unappreciative bosses and being bullied by his co-workers. But one day, something truly extraordinary happens . . .

A story for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, overlooked or overworked but dreams of magic, from Australia's most acclaimed picture book creator, and first BAME winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.

This is Shaun Tan's first author-illustrator book in five years, and his most important and moving fable since The Arrival.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
  • ISBN: 9781444946208
  • Number of pages: 32
  • Dimensions: 286 x 216 x 11 mm
  • Interest age: From 3 years
  • Weight: 404g
  • Languages: English

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