{"product_id":"9780734418517","title":"The Peach King","description":"Author: Inga Simpson\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780734418517\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Lothian Children's Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 30 Sep 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 32 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA contemporary fable about the resilience of nature from Inga Simpson, one of Australia's leading nature writers, with paintings by acclaimed illustrator Tannya Harricks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen Little Peach Tree was just a sapling, all they could see was row upon row of other peach trees. And, on top of the hill, watching over the orchard - the Peach King.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs seasons pass, bringing cycles of change, Little Peach Tree grows and grows. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut darker changes are stirring. Soon rain is scarce, the forests turn brown, animals flee and the sky turns red.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo protect the orchard, the Peach King faces grave danger and Little Peach Tree must find their voice.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A modern classic . . . An exquisite book destined to be treasured by generations . . . Its timeless quality and gentle wisdom invite return visits, making it a rewarding and enduring read' \u003cb\u003eBOOKS+PUBLISHING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Simpson's writing is exquisite: spare, lyrical and deeply evocative. There is not a word wasted or out of place. Her story is perfectly matched with illustrations that sweep from corner to corner bringing the seasons alive. Together they create a timeless tale of growth, change and resilience . . . A book destined to become a classic' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGOOD READING MAGAZINE \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A fable for our times - one that feels both timeless and urgent' \u003cb\u003eAUSTRALIAN ARTS REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46465998028958,"sku":"ADS-9780734418517","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780734418517.jpg?v=1770011293","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780734418517","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}