Initialement envisagé comme illustrateur, John Condon a découvert un talent pour l'écriture. Ses premières inclinations artistiques se sont transformées en une carrière de designer, et il est maintenant aussi auteur. L'œuvre de Condon est ancrée dans son Londres natal, bien qu'il réside maintenant dans sa périphérie plus verdoyante. Cette transition des arts visuels à l'écriture imprègne sa prose d'un style unique et axé sur la perspective.
Danny wants a new pet but he doesn't want a boring pet. He wants a dinosaur! Luckily, The Wondrous Dinosaurium has just opened in town and its proprietor Mr Ree is more than happy to help. But it turns out that dinosaurs don't make the most practical of pets!
Tom has a VERY important job; every day he climbs to the top of the hill and watches for pirate ships. But when he rings his bell and shouts PIRATES! a few too many times - and there's NO pirate ship - the villagers begin to get tired of hiding. So what will happen when the pirates really do show up?
The booklet explores the tension between individual freedom and the oppressive nature of collective forces, represented by a group of elitists in politics, academia, media, and the arts. It argues that these individuals are driven by two main traits: an insatiable greed for wealth and an unquenchable need for power. Through this lens, the author critiques the impact of elitism on society, emphasizing the struggle between personal autonomy and the influence of powerful collectives.
The BEST BEAR TRACKER in the world is on the lookout! But can she find a bear?