Patrick Murphy (International) assertion Patrick Murphy i(A104906 works by) (a.k.a. Patrick J. Murphy)
Born: Established: 1957 ;
Gender: Male
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3 3 y separately published work icon Real Guns David P. Reiter , Patrick Murphy (illustrator), Carindale : IP Kidz , 2007 Z1378695 2007 single work children's fiction children's

'Real Guns confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of war - past and present - on returning soldiers and their families. Jon, like many young boys, is fascinated by guns. He finds a loaded pistol hidden under his parents' bed, with nearly tragic consequences.

'The close call prompts his father to explain to Jon why he needs to keep the gun, forging a much closer bond between father and son.

'Patrick Murphy's stunning illustrations are a perfect complement to Reiter's timeless story, allowing younger readers to better understand why guns are at once a necessary part of contemporary life but also a danger when they get into the wrong hands.' (Publisher's blurb)

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