The Missing Trick

Robin Jacobs

ISBN 10: 1908714948 / ISBN 13: 9781908714947

Published by Cicada Books Limited, GB, 2021

About this Item

Louis is a young street magician. He is setting up for his show but he can't find his rabbit anywhere. He looks inside his hat but finds only a bouquet of flowers, which is caught by a a passing woman as he throws it away in disgust. He looks under his cups, spilling out dozens of balls, which are pounced upon by a group of kids. An endless string of scarves comes out of his sleeve and is wrapped around the neck of a posh lady. With each trick, his audience grows, and unbeknownst to Louis, his show is unfolding brilliantly. But WHERE could that pesky rabbit be hiding??? Finally, Louis looks in his bag. climbs in it. and disappears. Now the rabbit AND Louis are missing! The audience hold their breaths until, POOF! Louis appears on the table in a puff of smoke. They erupt in a roar of applause. Louis, bemused, notices them for the first time. He takes off his cap to take a bow. The rabbit is sitting on his head. This is funny but also empowering story about a child, unaware of his own talents, who creates a diverse community around him, delighting in his show.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781908714947

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Missing Trick
• Publisher: Cicada Books Limited, GB
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908714948
• ISBN 13: 9781908714947
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Wright, Aimee
• Condition: New
• Weight: 420 grams

About this title

Synopsis

A funny yet empowering story about a child, who unaware of his own talents, creates a diverse community around him, delighting in his show.

''This is an adorable story, complemented by energetic, fun illustrations. The art excels at showing the growing happy crowd of diverse spectators enjoying Louis’s capers, and it’s hard not to smile and shout “Hooray!” along with them''. -- Youth Services Book Review

''A sweet picture book read about embracing the unexpected, THE MISSING TRICK will delight young readers with its simplicity and magic''. -- YA and Kids Central

''A fun and # inclusive picture book with lots to explore''. -- CILIP School Libraries Group

''A magical story about talent and self-belief, that acts as a reminder that sometimes distractions can mean we miss the magic happening right in front of us''. ✨-- Paper Ren

''A simple yet powerful book…Aimee Wright's beautifully illustrated audience are diverse too - meaning every child reading this book can relate to the people they see shown on the pages''.
-- The Value's Bookshelf 

''An entirely clever and brilliantly illustrated story. I can’t recommend this one highly enough!'' -- My Shelves Are Full

 

Meet Louis… Every little thing he does is MAGIC!

Louis is a young street magician. He is setting up for his show but he can’t find his rabbit anywhere. He looks inside his hat but finds only a bouquet of flowers, which is caught by a passing woman as he throws it away in disgust. He looks under his cups, spilling out dozens of balls, which are pounced upon by a group of kids. An endless string of scarves comes out of his sleeve and is wrapped around the neck of a posh lady.... With each trick, his audience grows, and unbeknownst to Louis, his show is unfolding brilliantly... But WHERE could that pesky rabbit be hiding???

Finally, Louis looks in his bag…. climbs in it…. and disappears. Now the rabbit AND Louis are missing! The audience hold their breaths until, POOF! Louis appears on the table in a puff of smoke. They erupt in a roar of applause. Louis, bemused, notices them for the first time. He takes off his cap to take a bow. The rabbit is sitting on his head.

An adorable story to enjoy time and again, complemented by energetic, fun illustrations by newcomer Aimee Wright.

About the Authors

Robin Jacobs is an advertising creative and writer living and working in Bristol. Having trained originally in illustration, she runs screenprinting workshops around the UK and has curated a childrens’ print fair in Bristol. She is the author of You Are Here (Cicada, 2015), Don't Hug The Pug (Cicada, 2019) and the critically acclaimed non-fiction children's title Earth-Shattering Events (Cicada, 2019).

Aimee Wright is a young, Northumberland-based illustrator. Graduating with First Class Honours from Leeds Arts University in 2019, she has since worked with a range of clients. Her pen-and ink characters are inspired by the work of classic illustrators such as Pat Hutchins and Eric Hill.