Vile
A Cautionary Tale for Little Monsters
Mark Robinson Sarah Horne
9780745961675
32 pages
SPCK Group
Overview
Lessons at the University of Vile are strict! With a timetable designed to refine the skills of grabbing, snatching, pushing, shoving, surreptitious tripping and not-paying-attention, pupils must strive to hone their bad manners, poor personal hygiene and repulsive habits. Graduation depends on pupils demonstrating their monstrosity at all times. Those who don't meet the grade are destined for things far worse - disqualification and quick enrolment at the dreaded Academy of Manners! With a revolting cast of nasties, brought to life by Sarah Horne's scratchy illustrations, this mischievous picture book demonstrates that perhaps life's not so great when spent solely in the pursuit of vilenessAuthor Bio
Mark Robinson (Author)As a child, Mark Robinson would only read books by torchlight under the duvet. It is the same mischievous attitude that he brings to his writing. Full of edge and verve, Mark's playful style particularly appeals to boys. Whilst not writing, Mark competes in marathons and triathlons, and loves cycling (monster hills, no problem). Mark has three children who have excellent manners. But then: he raised them.
Sarah Horne (Illustrator)
SARAH HORNE graduated from the Falmouth College of Arts in 2001 and from Kingston University with an MA in Illustration in 2005. She starts her artwork by hand, drawing with indian ink, before finishing her illustrations in colour digitally using Photoshop. Sarah lives and works in London.
