The Kraken's Itch When Kraken has an itch, everybody gets scared. |
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| Author:
| Willans, Darren |
| Illustrator:
| Willans, Darren |
| ISBN: | 978-0-6485180-2-0 |
| Publication Date: | May 2019 |
| Publisher: | 116design
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | AUD $3.99 |
Book Description:
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The Kraken's Itch follows the fantastical classic tale of the terrifying legendary sea monster.In this children's book adaptation the Kraken still attacks ships and strikes fear into sailorsbut this Kraken does so for a different reason. Kraken's motive is not to get to the sailorsbut to relieve a persistent itch he is bothered by.As the story progresses Kraken explores ways to rid himself of this affliction deciding finallythat barnacles on the hulls of ships be the best remedy. This...
More DescriptionThe Kraken's Itch follows the fantastical classic tale of the terrifying legendary sea monster.In this children's book adaptation the Kraken still attacks ships and strikes fear into sailorsbut this Kraken does so for a different reason. Kraken's motive is not to get to the sailorsbut to relieve a persistent itch he is bothered by.As the story progresses Kraken explores ways to rid himself of this affliction deciding finallythat barnacles on the hulls of ships be the best remedy. This results in disaster for sailorsand their ships.Captain John and the crew of the cargo ship 'The Jenny' hatch a plan to solve the Kraken'sitch once and for all.Antics follow and the Kraken's itch is resolved with the application of lemon water viascrubbing brushes thus giving way to safely deliver the cargo and enjoy a great celebration.Using traditional watercolour and ink on paper, this brightly coloured picture book is setmostly at sea and underwater and features recognisable icons of the coastal townof Fremantle, Western Australia throughout the book.