I liked little Ben best because he was very clever when they were making the wolf as he hid up the tree. I loved it a lot and am giving it 4 stars because there were moments when I was uncertain of the motivations.

Mouse Bird Snake Wolf is a 2013 graphic novel, written by David Almond and illustrated by David McKean. In my opinion Mouse Bird Snake Wolf is a precious gift to the world – a quick read but one you will never forget. Aber die Geschichte, die mit Langeweile und Ausprobieren beginnt und dann eben - trotz des Eingreifens der Götter - nicht wirklich ein happy-end hat, sondern wo die Früchte des eigenen Tuns, in diesem Fall Erfindens bzw. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. His major awards include The Carnegie Medal, two Whitbreads, The Michael L Printz Award, Le Prix Sorcieres, The Nonino International Prize, The James Kruss Award and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.It is an exciting read with an usual tale about a world only partially made by gods, who being satisfied with themselves decide that they do not need to fill the gaps left in the world. McKean’s illustrations appear in books by authors such as Neil Gaiman, David Almond, Ray Bradbury and Stephen King to name a few. I would recommend this book because it has good pictures to go along with the story and really let's you see what is going on in the story. Vermutlich können sich manche Kinder auch alleine damit beschäftigen und sich so ihre Gedanken machen.

The story in itself is a wonderfully crafted delight, it’s concept and execution by David Almond is masterful as you would expect, which highlights the impact of the story. Filling this rich tapestry that Dave McKean has expertly woven with a mousy thing, a chirpy thing and a twisty legless thing – but could their imagination and creativity and the lack of supervision from the Gods end in chaos? His innovative, boundary-breaking work is loved by readers of all ages, and receives widespread critical acclaim. David Almond's mythological story about children pitching in when the gods got lazy after creation, offers plenty for everyone, youngest to oldest, to discuss.

The Gods are happy with their creation, they’ve built the sea, sky, mountains and many other magnificent things to fill the earth…but now they are tired and require sleep.

The gods have created a world – they’ve built mountains, a sea and a sky – and now their days are filled with long naps in the clouds (and tea and cake).The final picture within this graphic novel for me sums up my thoughts about the meaning of the book – lurking in the darkness we see two red eyes staring up at the world the Gods created, waiting for its time to surface…again! His children’s novel My Name is Mina (2010), a prequel to Skellig, was nominated for a 2012 Carnegie Medal. Almond’s words and McKean’s artwork blend brilliantly to create a book that is like no other, the words and illustrations seem to dance with one another on the page, they have a fluidity about them that is enchanting, guiding the reader deeper within the story and giving Mouse Bird Snake Wolf its phenomenal power and in my opinion makes this a truly captivating and beautiful read. Speaking to my year group partner (assuming it was just my class who didn't like it) in the other class almost all of her class aren't enjoying it at all (26 out of 30).

He is known worldwide as the multi- award-winning author of Skellig , Clay , and many other novels, stories, and plays, including two previous titles illustrated by Dave McKean. After graduating he worked as a teacher for five years before moving to a remote artists’ commune in Norfolk to concentrate on his writing. Harry, Sue and Little Ben when faced with these empty spaces and realising that the Gods are taking a well earned nap or a cup of tea and cake or boasting about their accomplishments the group decide to fill these gaps. Make sure to look into the author and subject of this one because it isn't for the average reader/family. The words and the Illustrations work in harmony with one another and cause this book to have an endearing, breathtaking quality to it – a story that is accessible for all…it’s something very special indeed.That’s until Harry, Sue and Little Ben begin to fill the gaps of the world: with a mousy thing, a chirpy thing and a twisty legless thing. Mouse Bird Snake Wolf has also been reviewed by Booklist, [4] Library Media Connection magazine, [4] The Horn Book Magazine, [4] The School Library Journal, [4] Reading Time, [5] and The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. With days spent boasting about their creation and sleeping in the clouds, they leave their creation to fend for itself, parents turning a blind eye for a moments peace – but at what cost? In the end, the Gods decide to make Mice, Birds and snakes but they think Wolves should not be made.