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David Almond
In Stoneygate there was a wilderness, an empty space where the coal pit had once been. There, Kit met Askew, with his wild dog Jax. Askew, who ran the game…
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A stunning novel from the multi-award winning author of the modern children’s classic Skellig. Clay was shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book Award and the Carnegie Medal and has been…
The epic new novel by David Almond
This is a moving, funny and inspirational novel from the bestselling author of Skellig. *Shortlisted for the 2018 Costa Book Awards.*
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Now available in this Readers Circle edition, featuring a reading group discussion guide, Almond’s tale takes two runaways, hungry for freedom from the home, on a journey to somewhere they…
In Stoneygate there was a wilderness where the ancient coal pit had once been. In the wilderness Kit met Askew, who has a strange ability to draw other children to…
David L. Almond
“David Almond cares about your financial security in retirement. If you want the advice of an experienced professional, this book is a gold mine!” -Marilee Driscoll, Author “The Complete Idiot’s…
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First published by Hachette Children’s Group (U.K.) 2018 –Title page verso.
From the bestselling, award-winning author of SKELLIG comes a vivid and moving story, beautifully illustrated, which commemorates the hundred-year anniversary of the end of the First World War.
From the bestselling, award-winning author of SKELLIG comes a vivid and moving story, beautifully illustrated, written to commemorate the hundred-year anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy’s life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of Almond and Dunbar. Illustrations.
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They call themselves the Bad Lads, but it’s all mischief; no real trouble. Until it is. And then German refugee Klaus arrives, and makes a stand. Poignant and powerful narrative…
Join a father and daughter as they find their wings together in this funny, tender tale from a master of storytelling. Lizzie and Dad live in a rainy town in…
A solitary girl with a kinship for the sea makes a wondrous discovery in a tale of identity and belonging from master storyteller David Almond.
Annie Lumsden has hair that…
The imagination of three children takes on unexpected life in a creation tale from the dream team of award-winning author Almond ( Skellig ) and world-renowned artist McKean (illustrator of…
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Multi-award-winning author David Almond brings us a joyfully life-affirming and fabulously fishy tale about one boy’s journey from anguish to joy.
A uniquely presented, touching tale of grief, solace and hope from a master of contemporary storytelling and a visionary artist.
In this hilarious yet touching story from the masterful, award-winning author of Skellig, life takes a surprising turn after a bus driver finds a tiny boy angel in his pocket…
An anthology of dark, powerful and moving short stories from a master storyteller and Hans Christian Andersen Award winning author, inspired by his childhood in the north-east of England.
That’s reet, lad! Run! There’s a wolf at your tail! Run for your lovely life! A joyful, uplifting story of times gone by, from the internationally acclaimed author of Skellig.
An anthology of dark, powerful and moving short stories from master storyteller David Almond, inspired by his childhood in the north-east of England. It features coming of age stories on…
"First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2020."--Colophon.
Inspired by a true tale, this homage to the musicians of Northunmberland is haunting, stunningly illustrated story of loss, hope, and the power of music from multi-award winners Almond and…
Hans Christian Andersen Award winner David Almond conjures the imaginative bond between a father and son as they pool their resources to defeat gravity and realize a dream.
Joe is…
From an inspired creative pairing comes a story of the Great Human Bird Competition–an exuberant tale of the healing power of flights of fancy, and a very special father-daughter bond…
Joe Quinn tells everyone about the poltergeist in his house, but no one believes him. No one that is, except for Davie. He’s felt the inexplicable presence in the rooms…
She made her marks. She whispered her words. Then she said,Go on. Be happy. Up you go.
When Nanty Solo comes to town, she says she can turn children…
In this astonishing picture book that combines themes of loss, hope and music David Almond pays homage to all musicians, showing the ancient and unstoppable power of creativity.
Master storyteller David Almond’s whimsical story about freedom, imagination, and daring all but soars off the page, paired with exquisite paintings by Laura Carlin.
Go on. Be happy. Off you…
en una ciudad lluviosa al norte de Inglaterra, cosas extraas estn pasando. Pap est armando un par de alas, comiento moscas y arreglando un nido. La ta Dorita est empanaditas…
The dream team of David Almond and Dave McKean bring us a complete story set in an incomplete world.
Join a father and daughter as they find their wings together and take to the skies in this funny, tender tale from the master of contemporary storytelling.
