by Berlie Doherty · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781406329834
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A touching adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale, 'The Wild Swans', by Berlie Doherty. Elisa must save her brothers from an evil spell cast by their stepmother. To do this, she must weave shirts from nettles without uttering a single word, an almost impossible task that will test her courage and determination. A story of fraternal love, magic and sacrifice that will enchant readers of all ages.
Berlie Doherty is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. She is best known for children's books, for which she has twice won the Carnegie Medal. She has also written novels for adults, plays for theatre and radio, television series and libretti for children's opera.
