The Great Explorer
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Andersen Press
Picture Storybooks Family & Home Stories Humorous Stories
Creators
Chris Judge is an established artist and has had four solo exhibitions in Dublin as well as taking part in group shows in Ireland, UK and U.S.A. THE GREAT EXPLORER is a brilliant successor to his debut picture book, THE LONELY BEAST. His work has been hugely influenced by comic book artists. He lives in Dublin but travels regularly to the UK to attend festivals and book events. He is an excellent and entertaining speaker, and is particularly good with groups of children.
Reviews
Judge has written and illustrated a tale full of excitement, mystery and the spirit of discovery.
IRISH TIMES
Judge’s eye-catching illustrations are a joy.
Irish Independent
Superb comic-style illustrations.
Irish Times, Children's Books of the Year
A great tale of determination to succeed against all the odds and will hit the mark with under-eights.
CORK EVENING ECHO
A fast-paced adventure story brimming with breathtaking set pieces and a spirited main character.
Children's Books Ireland, Recommended Reads
Judge looks sets to be Ireland’s answer to Dick Bruna of the Miffy books fame.
IRISH INDEPENDENT
Resourceful Tom has a great fantasy adventure in this exciting and action-packed story with clear, bold illustrations.
JULIA ECCLESHARE, LOVEREADING4KIDS
A great adventure story that’s a wonderful blend of both picture book and graphic novel.
THE BOOKBAG
Action-packed, well-told and imaginatively, but clearly, illustrated.
EYE
Compelling and beautifully illustrated . . . Fans of Chris Judge’s debut, The Lonely Beast, won’t be disappointed
IRISH TIMES
A daring adventure, assuredly undertaken. Very appealing to young readers.
The School Librarian
A fun, colourful book . . . Sure to pique little people’s curiosity in the world around them.
INIS
Rousing and beautifully illustrated artic adventure.
Irish Independent, Children's Books for Christmas 2012
