The Inheritance by Armin Greder Hardcover Book

Description: The Inheritance by Armin Greder A provocative call-to-arms to economic leaders to change course and better protect our planet and its people, presented in words and pictures by the multi-award-winning creator of The Island and The Mediterranean. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the YearAll this will soon be yours, respect what I have built and make it prosper.These are the last words of the old industrialist before dying. While the three brothers discuss how to fulfil their fathers wishes, the sister lists for them the disastrous consequences that would follow: disease; marine pollution; deforestation; the destruction of the landscape; pollution of skies and rivers...The Inheritance tells of the greed of those who hold economic power, and reminds us that silence and inaction amount to complicity. With minimal text, this powerful story is told primarily through Armin Greders distinctive illustrations that challenge the reader to question the status quo and fight for the future. Powerful storytelling from the internationally acclaimed, award-winning creator of The Island and The Mediterranean and Diamonds. Author Biography Armin Greder was born in Switzerland. In 1971 he migrated to Australia where he worked as a graphic designer and later taught design and illustration at a tertiary art institution. Books he has illustrated include 2016 CBCA Picture Book of the Year, Flight, with Nadia Wheatley, and The Great Bear, An Ordinary Day and I Am Thomas, all written by Libby Gleeson. Books he has authored and illustrated include The Mediterranean, The Island, The City, Australia to Z and Diamonds. His work, in which charcoal is prominent, reflects his European background. He is the recipient of a number of international recognitions such as the Bologna Ragazzi Award and has been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Prize. He now lives in Lima, Peru, together with his companion Victoria. Review "This accessible yet heartbreaking story deserves to be read and discussed by readers of many different ages." --School Library Journal on The Mediterranean "A chilling and thought-provoking book about human, political, and economic aspects of the refugee crisis in a medium that makes it accessible to a wide array of audiences." Kirkus Reviews on The Mediterranean"Definitely a book to engage with students and with your own mind on issues today and stop our complacency in our Western world." --Book Monitor Long Description A provocative call-to-arms to economic leaders to change course and better protect our planet and its people, presented in words and pictures by the multi-award-winning creator of The Island and The Mediterranean . NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year All this will soon be yours, respect what I have built and make it prosper. These are the last words of the old industrialist before dying. While the three brothers discuss how to fulfil their fathers wishes, the sister lists for them the disastrous consequences that would follow: disease; marine pollution; deforestation; the destruction of the landscape; pollution of skies and rivers... The Inheritance tells of the greed of those who hold economic power, and reminds us that silence and inaction amount to complicity. With minimal text, this powerful story is told primarily through Armin Greders distinctive illustrations that challenge the reader to question the status quo and fight for the future. Powerful storytelling from the internationally acclaimed, award-winning creator of The Island and The Mediterranean and Diamonds. Review Quote "This accessible yet heartbreaking story deserves to be read and discussed by readers of many different ages." -- School Library Journal on The Mediterranean "A chilling and thought-provoking book about human, political, and economic aspects of the refugee crisis in a medium that makes it accessible to a wide array of audiences." Kirkus Reviews on The Mediterranean Description for Sales People For 8-14 Powerful storytelling from the internationally acclaimed, award-winning creator of The Island and The Mediterranean and Diamonds The Mediterranean was named an Honour Book in the 2019 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Awards Like The Island and The Mediterranean this book will resonate with upper primary and secondary students, teachers, librarians, parents and art lovers Themes include: wealth, poverty, inequality, social justice, corruption Details ISBN1760526789 Author Armin Greder Format Hardcover Pages 36 Year 2021 ISBN-13 9781760526788 Publication Date 2021-08-03 Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia AU Release Date 2021-08-03 Audience Age 8-14 DEWEY 320.58 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2021-08-02 Imprint A&U Children Publisher A&U Childrens We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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