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The Great Explorer
  • Published: 2 August 2012
  • ISBN: 9781849399944
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: App
  • RRP: $17.99

The Great Explorer


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Another hair-raising adventure from the acclaimed, prize-winning creator of The Lonely Beast.

When a famous explorer goes missing in the North Pole, his son, Tom, decides he must find him. And so a daring adventure begins across the treacherous icy terrain of the North Pole. Will Tom be able overcome the many challenges ahead and find his father?

  • Published: 2 August 2012
  • ISBN: 9781849399944
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: App
  • RRP: $17.99

About the author

Chris Judge

Chris Judge is an illustrator and painter based in Dublin. His work has appeared in advertising, newspapers, magazines and exhibitions around the world. His debut picture book, The Lonely Beast, won the Irish Children’s Book Award in 2011.

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Praise for The Great Explorer

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.

Robert Dunbar, 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

Anna Carey, 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