The Star Child
The Star Child by Stella Maidment is a beautifully illustrated book published by Chrysalis Children’s Books in 2004. This first edition, comprising 40 pages, presents a modern retelling of a morality tale that begins when two woodcutters discover a mysterious child after a star falls from the sky. The narrative unfolds as they embark on a strange and challenging journey, blending elements of fairy tales and folklore.
Readers will find that the story combines rich imagery with a bittersweet narrative, capturing the essence of legends and myths. The illustrations by Olwyn Whelan enhance the text, bringing the tale to life with vibrant detail. This edition invites exploration of themes such as family and the arrival of a new baby, all while maintaining the rhythm and visual language characteristic of the original story.
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When two poor woodcutters see a star fall one bitter winter’s night, they rush to the spot where it lands, hoping to find treasure. Instead they find a mysterious child, whose destiny takes them on a strange and challenging journey. A morality tale in the unique Wildean manner – this story combines sumptuous imagery with bittersweet narrative. Olwyn Whelan’s illustrations glow with life and depth; author Stella Maidment achieves an accessible, modern retelling that retains the rhythm and dazzlingly visual language of the original.
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