Dunn, Mark
Ella Minnow Pea
- ISBN 13:
- 9780413772954
- author:
- Dunn, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Methuen Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 1.5 x 13.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Ella Minnow Pea is a novel told through a series of letters, set on a fictional island where the inhabitants have erected a monument to their hero, the inventor of the pangram "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog". The island's governing council takes drastic action when the letter 'z' falls from the statue's inscription, leading to a chain of events that threaten the islanders' freedom of speech.
The story follows the correspondence of Ella Minnow Pea and her family as they search for a solution to their predicament. As they navigate this challenging situation, they must also find a way to overcome the loss of a fundamental aspect of their language and culture.
This engaging book is a testament to the importance of language and freedom of speech, and is a thought-provoking exploration of the power of words.
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