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The Beach at Night

The Beach at Night

by Elena Ferrante

A fully illustrated, dark, profound and beautiful picture book from the extraordinary Elena Ferrante.

Format
Paperback
Category
Children
Publisher
Penguin
Publish Date
November 2016

Inspired by one of Elena Ferrante's earlier novels, The Lost Daughter, this is a bewitching fable for girls and boys, but also for Elena Ferrante fans of all ages. Accompanied by full-colour illustrations by Mara Cerri, The Beach At Night is a beautiful picture book narrated by a doll named Celina.

Mati is a little girl so taken by her new kitten that she forgets about her doll and leaves her on the beach. Celina endures a terrifying night, only saved by the arrival of sunrise, when her beloved Mati returns to find her.

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