Julia Sarda
Author of Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein
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Image credit: Picture from: http://www.pickledink.com/julia-sarda-biography.html
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Associated Works
One Fun Day with Lewis Carroll: A Celebration of Wordplay and a Girl Named Alice (2018) — Illustrator — 49 copies, 3 reviews
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- Legal name
- Júlia Sardà
- Other names
- Julia Sarda
- Gender
- female
- Short biography
- Júlia Sardà is an illustrator from Barcelona. After her studies, Júlia started working as colorist in a studio which made the editorial merchandising for Disney/Pixar and then moved on to freelancing two years later.
Ranging from concept art for video games, to children’s illustration (currently her main focus), Júlia has had the chance to illustrate some everlasting classics such as: “Alice in Wonderland”, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
Júlia has worked for a wide range publishers throughout Europe and the UK.
Source: http://www.pickledink.com/julia-sarda... - Places of residence
- Barcelona, Spain
- Map Location
- Spain
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This picture book biography of Mary Shelley touches briefly on her early life and then investigates the circumstances behind the writing of her famous novel Frankenstein. It is appropriate for fairly young readers (although death of a parent, as well as some other dark elements may not make it the best read for sensitive readers). An author's note goes into more details than the main story for readers who want to learn more. (A bibliography is also provided for those who want to do further show more research.) The illustrations throughout are lovely -- they provide tons of extra details to draw the eye in and use a dark palette along with some unusual images for just the right amount of creepiness. show less
Middle sister Carmela ventures off on her own, playing a game she calls Walk Until You Can't Walk Anymore ("the game ends when your strength runs out"), and discovers a tower. In the tower is a witch, only a tiny bit taller than Carmela, with similar long chestnut hair (my 9yo daughter thought it was Carmela's future self). Together, they make potions, explore the tower rooms (including a library), and fly on broomsticks, considering the size of the universe and gaining perspective on her show more troubles. She returns home to her sisters, bringing them each a gift (a snail for Tomasina and a toad for Franca) and they go to sleep.
A stylish, fairytale-esque story of a middle sister gaining self-knowledge and coming into her magical powers. show less
A stylish, fairytale-esque story of a middle sister gaining self-knowledge and coming into her magical powers. show less
Beautiful, morose illustrations for the dark-hearted child in us all. While I question what parent would buy this for their child, or what child would pick up a book about the author of Frankenstein, I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed reading this simplified biography of Mary Shelley's life. Written like a picture book with illustrations of grave stones and dissected frogs, this book impresses the reader with the truly amazing story of a strong-headed 18-year-old girl who defied her culture show more and wrote something truly horrid and wonderful at the same time. show less
A psychedelic surrealist story about how it can be scary and confusing to watch someone grow up before you, particularly your older sibling. A modern folktale with spellbinding illustrations. So much like the Russian fairytales I grew up with.
The story itself is surprisingly sophisticated for the age group it's written for, it's almost like an age-appropriate version of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders. Wouldn't change a thing about it.
The story itself is surprisingly sophisticated for the age group it's written for, it's almost like an age-appropriate version of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders. Wouldn't change a thing about it.
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- Works
- 5
- Also by
- 8
- Members
- 349
- Popularity
- #68,499
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 28
- ISBNs
- 24
- Languages
- 3
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