The Firework-Maker's Daughter

by Philip Pullman, Stephen Russell (Adapted by)

Overview

Lila dreams to become a firework-maker, just like her father. In order to become a true firework-maker, she sets off alone on a perilous journey to reach the terrifying Fire-Fiend. She travels through jungles alive with crocodiles, snakes, monkeys and pirates, and climbs up the scolding volcano. On finding the Fire-Fiend, she realises more is at stake than she ever imagined. Will Lila survive? Lila’s is the kind of magical adventure that all children dream of and the gripping story of the fleet-footed heroine will livelong in the memory of anyone who enters her world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781849430692
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/18/2011
Series:	Oberon Modern Plays
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Stephen Russell's TV credits include Coronation Street, Shameless, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Hattie. The Firework-Maker's Daughter is his first and only adapation for the stage.

Hometown:

Oxford, England

Date of Birth:

October 19, 1946

Place of Birth:

Norwich, England

Education:

Exeter College, Oxford University

Website:

http://www.philip-pullman.com/

Editorial Reviews

Adapted for the stage in a colourful and musical manner. Catchy tunes, impressive costumes and subtle yet effective special effects make for a fun family day out and highlights include the stunning costume of talking white elephant Hamlet and the beautifully crafted puppets used to help tell the tale.” - Amy Burns, The Stage


“Adapted for the stage in a colourful and musical manner. Catchy tunes, impressive costumes and subtle yet effective special effects make for a fun family day out and highlights include the stunning costume of talking white elephant Hamlet and the beautifully crafted puppets used to help tell the tale.” - Amy Burns, The Stage

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