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Hector Fox #4
Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery - INkMOTION 3D - PEEK POP GO
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
Published January 9, 2018
39 people want to read
About the author
Astrid Sheckels
15 books17 followersAstrid Sheckels cannot remember a time when she was not telling or illustrating stories, especially ones involving imaginary animals. A native of western Massachusetts and growing up in an artistic family, Astrid spent her childhood playing outside, using her imagination, and drawing. She studied Fine Art at Greenfield Community College and now works as a full-time artist.
Astrid is the author/illustrator of the award-winning Hector Fox & Friends picture book series (Islandport Press). The four-book series includes Hector Fox and the Giant Quest, Hector Fox and the Raven’s Revenge, Hector Fox and the Daring Flight and Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery.
Her debut book as an author/illustrator was the award-winning Nic and Nellie (Islandport Press). As an illustrator, her other award-winning titles include The Scallop Christmas (Islandport Press) and The Fish House Door (Islandport Press). She has illustrated the picture book Hope Somewhere in America (Twin Lights Publishers) and the two chapter books, Black Cloud and Tennessee Rose, in the Horse Diaries series (Random House).
Astrid is the author/illustrator of the award-winning Hector Fox & Friends picture book series (Islandport Press). The four-book series includes Hector Fox and the Giant Quest, Hector Fox and the Raven’s Revenge, Hector Fox and the Daring Flight and Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery.
Her debut book as an author/illustrator was the award-winning Nic and Nellie (Islandport Press). As an illustrator, her other award-winning titles include The Scallop Christmas (Islandport Press) and The Fish House Door (Islandport Press). She has illustrated the picture book Hope Somewhere in America (Twin Lights Publishers) and the two chapter books, Black Cloud and Tennessee Rose, in the Horse Diaries series (Random House).
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January 10, 2025
Wonderful illustrations!
June 10, 2023
No doubt about it: the illustrations are spectacular. Warm, rich and beautiful backgrounds and details. I dislike some of the illustrations found in current children's literature...too stick-like and ugly. These are really special and I can tell the artist has a real affinity for nature, setting and color.
My six year old grandson is on the verge of being able to read to himself. But he still enjoys having a book read to him. We read this book at breakfast today and we were both disappointed. There were too many characters to keep track of..for a relatively short book in which no characters are really developed. The story line is simple and not very interesting. Even my grandson said "Too many coincidences." And while I don't mind a moral message, this one didn't feel necessary and was a let-down. This book is all about the art and less about the story and is for a much younger audience than a six year old.
I propose to this illustrator to find a good writer to match up to your amazing talents.
My six year old grandson is on the verge of being able to read to himself. But he still enjoys having a book read to him. We read this book at breakfast today and we were both disappointed. There were too many characters to keep track of..for a relatively short book in which no characters are really developed. The story line is simple and not very interesting. Even my grandson said "Too many coincidences." And while I don't mind a moral message, this one didn't feel necessary and was a let-down. This book is all about the art and less about the story and is for a much younger audience than a six year old.
I propose to this illustrator to find a good writer to match up to your amazing talents.
August 11, 2023
Beautiful art!
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