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Nilesh Mistry

Nilesh Mistry

  • 4 stars across 27 books
Caroline Pitcher's story Kevin the Blue won the Independent Story of the Year Award in 1993. Caroline's first book for Frances Lincoln was The Snow Whale with Jackie Morris, chosen as one of Child Education's Best Books of 1996 and shortlisted for the 1997 Children's Book Award.

Nilesh Mistry was born in Bombay. He came to Britain in 1975 and studied illustration at Harrow School of Art and Central St Martin's School of Art. He lives in Harrow.

27th May 2005

Marie Antoinette

A lively retelling of the tumultuous life of Marie Antoinette, as she grows from Austrian princess to tragic queen. The ... MoreMarie Antoinette

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1st February 2005

Nico's Octopus

When Nico rescues an octopus caught in a fisherman's net, his parents think it's a strange choice of pet. Nico keeps it ... MoreNico's Octopus

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28th July 2006

The Revealing Story of Underwear

A fascinating delve into the history of underwear. From the first medieval pants to rib-cracking corsets and petticoats ... MoreThe Revealing Story of Underwear

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