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  • Published: 5 June 2014
  • ISBN: 9781448187393
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32

TiN



Shortlisted for the Irish Children's Book Award, this robot rumpus comes from the award-winning creator of The Lonely Beast.

Tin is looking after his little sister Nickel one afternoon when she grabs hold of a balloon and floats away! Tin and his dog Zinc set off in hot pursuit as she floats towards the big city... Can they rescue Nickel before she goes too far?

  • Published: 5 June 2014
  • ISBN: 9781448187393
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32

About the author

Chris Judge

Chris Judge is an illustrator and painter based in Dublin. His work has appeared in advertising, newspapers, magazines and exhibitions around the world. His debut picture book, The Lonely Beast, won the Irish Children’s Book Award in 2011.

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Praise for TiN

Judge's eye-catching illustrations are a joy.

Irish Independent

Judge has a brilliant knack for structure, while his colourful graphics will appeal to children as well as their parents.

The Sunday Business Post

Enjoyable and well-paced. Most collections will find this title a worthy addition.

School Library Journal

A wonderful adventure... Chris Judge's illustrations are a delight.

Lovereading Book of the Month

Colourful, off-beat and very funny, this is a delight.

The Irish Examiner

Colourful block illustrations are a hit.

The Sunday Business Post

Good old-fashioned chasing adventure... hilarious.

Storyseekers Blog

Vibrant adventure... packed full of colour explosions. Great for the younger reader with bold, vivid imagery and bite-sized chunks of copy.

Picture Books Blogger - Sarah Yewman

Wonderful new adventure. Brilliantly original. A whole new mechanical world - and it's magical.

Daily Mail Christmas Books 2014

Robotic and colourful story of sky-high adventure.

The Irish Times Best Books of 2014 for children and young adults

Sweet, exciting, gender neutral… and beautifully done. Top marks.

Bookbag

Good old-fashioned chasing adventure… hilarious.

Storyseekers Blog

Action-packed visual narrative… vividly coloured illustrations. Great fun.

Red Reading Hub Blog

Exciting adventure. Involving and animated book, its activity-filled narrative complemented by the striking and stylish geometric illustrations.

Good Book Guide

Vibrant adventure... packed full of colour explosions. Great for the younger reader with bold, vivid imagery and bite-sized chunks of copy.

Picture Books Blogger - Sarah Yewman

Sweet, exciting, gender neutral... and beautifully done. Top marks.

Bookbag

It’s worthwhile letting yourself dwell on the loveliness of these images

Do You Ever Stop to Think Blog

Fun-filled story with lovable characters and gorgeous illustrations.

Magpie That Blog

Lovely and fun. Bound to stay in print for generations to enjoy.

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