The Naming of Tishkin Silk

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Author
Glenda Millard
Publisher
HarperCollins
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
01 October, 2003
ISBN
9780733313141

The Naming of Tishkin Silk

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    Synopsis

    Griffin Silk is an uncommon sort of boy, from an uncommon sort of family, and when he meets Layla, a princess with a daisy-chain crown, he knows he's found a friend. So Griffin shares his inner thoughts with Layla and together they find a way to deal with his secret. Just like the mythical beast whose name he bears, Griffin has uncommon courage and the heart of a lion. But it will take a friend like Layla to help him find the answers to his biggest questions. This unique and tender novel is the first book in Glenda Millard's award-winning Kingdom of Silk series, and will touch the heart of every reader.
    Glenda Millard
    About the author

    Glenda Millard

    Glenda Millard has written picture books, short stories and novels for children and young adults and has won many prestigious awards for the Kingdom of Silk series. The Naming of Tishkin Silk was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and was a CBCA Honour Book. Layla Queen of Hearts was shortlisted in the CBCA Awards and won the Queensland Premier's Children's Book Award. Perry Angel's Suitcase was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and WA Premier's Literary Awards and won the CBCA Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. All the Colours  of Paradise was shortlisted in the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards.

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